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Was Golden Ratio the Ancient Greek Secret to Harmony?

Over the years, millions of people have explored ancient Greece's golden ratio, a magical number that has fascinated the minds of experts and amateurs alike for centuries. At approximately 1.618, the golden ratio is not just an abstract figure of...

What Was Ancient Greece Like During the Roman Empire?

For centuries, Greece dominated the Mediterranean in both cultural and political terms. However, it was eventually surpassed by Rome. Nonetheless, Greece did not disappear into obscurity in the Roman Empire. It continued to be a major player on the...

Louvre Creates Greek-Inspired Exhibition for Paris Olympics

In anticipation of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Louvre Museum has curated a new exhibition titled "Olympism: Modern Invention, Ancient Legacy", which dives into the rich history of the Olympic Games, including the influence of ancient Greece on them. The...

These Ancient Greek Games Shaped Our Modern World

Not many events in history show what the culture of ancient Greece was like as well as the four main ancient Greek games called ''the Panhellenic Games'' do. These games were much more than just sports competitions. They were a...

Was Plato’s Republic a Utopian Vision or a Dystopian Nightmare?

The philosophical dialogue, The Republic, was written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato around 375 BCE. It describes his vision of an ideal and just society that would be ruled by philosopher-kings. Over two thousand years later, this work on...

The Splendor of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens

The Temple of Olympian Zeus lies at the heart of the Greek capital of Athens. It remains one of the most iconic landmarks of this historic city and an important center of the ancient Greek world. The temple of Olympian...

Long Lost Ancient City Discovered in Serres, Greece

Archaeologists have recently uncovered an ancient city in Palaiokastro, Serres, Greece. The ancient city appears to have been founded at the end of the 6th century BC and remained in existence into the 6th century AD. Archaeologists who have been...

The Unbreakable Bond of Alexander the Great and His Horse, Bucephalus

Bucephalus, the majestic black horse with a white star on his brow, is one of the most famous horses in history. His fame and popularity across generations is linked to that of his rider and companion, Alexander the Great. The...

Why We are All Greeks: Three Times the World Adopted Greek Principles

"We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religions, our arts have their root in Greece," Percy Bysshe Shelley. By Demetri Kantarelis, Ph.D. Professor, Assumption University "Hey, we are all Greek!" I mean that, figuratively, we, all inhabitants of Earth,...

Did the Ancient Greeks Celebrate Carnival?

As the vibrant parades of Carnival sweep across Greece, one question comes to many people's minds: Did the ancient Greeks celebrate Carnival? From the samba-infused streets of Patras to the mask-adorned revelers in Rethymno, Naoussa, and Xanthi, one can't help...