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‘Shrine’ in Turkey Turns Out to Be Tomb of Ancient Greek Boxer Diagoras
A 2,300-year-old tomb in southwest Turkey—once revered as a holy Islamic site—turns out to be the tomb of ancient Greek boxer Diagoras.
Greek News
Petrounias Wins Silver Medal at World Championships in Antwerp
Eleftherios Petrounias won the silver medal at the World Championships in Antwerp, securing his spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In a remarkable display of strength and skill during the rings final, Petrounias almost got gold, finishing...
Greek News
2004 Summer Olympics: Greece’s Magical Night on the World Stage
On August 13, 2004 Athens and the whole of Greece showcased its history to the entire world during the spectacular opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics.
It was a night that will live forever in the memory of the...
Ancient Greece
The First Ever Cheesecake Was Served to Ancient Greek Olympic Athletes
Cheesecake is one of the most recognizable and popular desserts. You may assume its origins trace back to France or possibly Italy, as the fluffy cream cheesecake has become a staple of traditional bakeries.
But cheesecake has a very different...
Ancient Greece
Why Are So Many Ancient Greek Statues Νude?
Ancient Greeks celebrated the human form, so the nude statues of perfect male bodies was the norm in sculpture
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Weightlifter and the 316-Pound Rock
Ancient Greek weightlifter Bybon went down in history for the feat of lifting a 316-pound stone. In Ancient Greece, strength was greatly appreciated as a physical attribute.
Weightlifting was common among ancient Greeks, since their culture celebrated strength. Soldiers trained...
Ancient Greece
Football Started in Greece, Ancient Artifact Reveals
A relief exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece shows an ancient Greek youth practicing by balancing a football on his thigh in front of a small boy. This means that football, albeit in a primitive form,...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Origins of Wreaths
Wreaths, now commonly used as home decorations, bohemian headpieces, or even Snapchat filters have their origins in ancient Greece and have had a symbolic meaning in Western culture for over two thousand years.
Since antiquity, the circular or horseshoe shaped...
Ancient Greece
The Origins of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece
The origins of the Olympic Games take us back into Ancient Greece and the legends of the heroic athletes visiting the city of Olympia.
Greek News
Greece Men’s Water Polo Team Advances To World Championship Final
Greece men's national water polo team defeated Serbia in the semifinals on Thursday and earned Olympic qualification for Paris 2024.