Massalia
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Colonies of Spain
The Greek colonies in Spain are proof that, as adventurous seafarers, ancient Greeks reached the far end of Europe to trade and establish new settlements.
As a seafaring people, ancient Greeks were among the very few "rulers" of the Mediterranean...
Ancient Greece
Are the Irish Descendants of the Ancient Greeks?
It is not unusual for a nation to have a story about their origin. The Jews have the story of the Exodus, the Romans have the story of Romulus, and the British have the story of Brutus. But many...
Ancient Greece
Did the Ancient Celts Worship Greek Gods?
The Celts were an ethnic group living to the far west of Greece during the Iron Age. They lived in France, Britain, Ireland, Spain, and Portugal. Famous for their ferocity in warfare, they did not speak Greek or really...
Archaeology
The Intriguing Greek Origins of Marseille, France’s Oldest City
The Greeks are well known for their ancient tales of glory and tragedy, as well as their civilization's innumerable contributions to the very foundations of our modern world.
However, what is lesser-known is that throughout the centuries, they founded scores...