Battle of Artemisium
Ancient Greece
When Ancient Greeks Faced the Persian Navy at Battle of Artemisium
When the ancient Greeks faced the Persian navy in the Battle of Artemisium, they set the tone for the Battle of Salamis that kicked the Persians out
Ancient Greece
Authentic Marathon Swim Recreated in Honor of Ancient Greek Heroes
The authentic Marathon swim is taking place this weekend off the island of Evia in Greece with the participation of hundreds of swimmers from all over the world.
2,500 years after it first happened, competitors from 14 countries swim in...
Greece
Marathon Swim Recreated After 2,500 Years in Greece
Exactly 2,500 years after it first happened, the epic marathon swim by Hydna and her father Scyllis, in 480 BC, was replicated recently by three members of the Underwater Survey Team, representing the School of Rural and Surveying Engineering...