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Pythian Games: The Art Olympics of Ancient Greece
Nearly everyone around the world knows the Olympic Games that began in ancient Greece, but who really knows what the Pythian Games are?
In the...
Gymnasium: The First Gym in Ancient Greece
The word "gymnasium" in ancient Greece, which also refers to the modern gym, was commonly used because exercise and maintaining a fit body were...
The Bee in Ancient Greece: A Symbol of Health and Healing
Depictions of the bee appear very early in the development of coinage in ancient Greece, with Ephesus, an ancient city in Ionia (Aegean coast...
Ancient Greece a Pioneer in Marketing and Advertising
Advertising and marketing flourished in ancient Greece and Rome. Although they lacked the sophistication of modern advertising campaigns, there were certainly efforts to draw...
Hermes, the God of Thieves in Ancient Greece
In Greek mythology, Hermes is considered the messenger God, in charge of protecting travelers, thieves, and guide the souls to the Hades
First Case of Down Syndrome Found in Ancient Greece
The first confirmed case of Down syndrome in Ancient Greece was found on the island of Aegina, according to research published in the journal...
Underwater City of Heracleion, Egypt, and Its Links to Ancient Greece
The Lost City Of Heracleion, which was once the largest port in Egypt, was discovered underwater after more than 2,000 years.
Did the Lelantine War in Ancient Greece Really Happen?
The Lelantine War (Greek: Ληλάντιος πόλεμος) was supposedly fought between two cities in ancient Greece, Chalcis and Eretria on the island of Euboea, and...
Love Stories of Ancient Greece: From Myth to History
With the arrival of Valentine's Day, let's journey back to ancient Greece, where love stories transcend the realms of history and mythology.
These are tales...
The Bars and Taverns of Ancient Greece
The bars and tavernas of ancient Greece, known as kapeleia, were the mainstay of popular life in ancient cities.
The Ancient Greek elite preferred to drink...