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Celebrities
Greek-Mythology Netflix Show ‘Kaos’ Releases Trailer
The first teaser trailer for Netflix's upcoming Greek mythology-inspired series Kaos has been released, and it features Jeff Goldblum as the Greek god of thunder and sky, Zeus.
Off the back of the success of Percy Jackson and the Olympians'...
Archaeology
Rediscovered Temple of Poseidon in Greece Larger Than Initially Assumed
Latest excavations shed more light on the recently rediscovered temple of Poseidon in Ilia, southern Greece.
Ancient Greece
When Did the Greek Gods ‘Stop Interacting’ With Humans?
Greek mythology is absolutely filled with interactions between the gods and humans. The gods regularly intervened in human affairs. They got involved in battles, spoke to people, and even had children with humans. Obviously, real Greek history was quite...
Ancient Greece
How Was Winter Solstice Celebrated in Ancient Greece?
The winter solstice occurs on December 21st in our current calendar and marks the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. For many ancient Greeks following the Attic calendar, the winter solstice was a time for celebrations...
Ancient Greece
What Ancient Greece Thinkers Believed About Extraterrestrial Life
There were schools of thought in Ancient Greece that speculated about extraterrestrial life, in trying to answer questions about the universe
Ancient Greece
Ancient Swimming Pool in Greece Among Most Beautiful Ever Built
An ancient swimming pool at Isthmia near Corinth in Greece is still regarded two thousand years later as an aesthetic engineering marvel.
The swimming pool, located on a prominent height overlooking the Great Ravine on the Isthmus of Corinth, was...
Culture
Greece Celebrates the Real Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas
Greece celebrates Saint Nicholas, who, according to the Christian Orthodox faith, is the predecessor of Santa Claus, on December 6th.
The omnipresent, joyous, white-bearded man who dressed in red most of the time, became particularly popular in the 19th century,...
Ancient Greece
Was Atlantis’ Temple of Poseidon the Palace of Knossos in Crete?
Plato's account of the lost civilization of Atlantis includes a description of a marvelous temple of god Poseidon. It was said to have been in the center of Atlantis, so it was a very prominent part. However, in most...
Ancient Greece
Top 10 Ideas for Halloween Costumes Based on Greek Mythology
Forget cats, witches, and skeletons—figures from Greek mythology make the most impressive Halloween costumes. From frightening creatures, beautiful goddesses, and powerful heroes, ancient Greek myth provides all the inspiration you need for the best costume.
With some creativity and crafting...
Ancient Greece
Roman Statue of Greco-Roman Sea God Unearthed in England
Archaeologists unearthed a Roman statue of Greco-Roman sea god, Triton, during excavations for a housing development in Kent, England.
Measuring an impressive 2.3 feet in height and width, the Triton statue weighs over 132 pounds and was situated just 1.3...