What the Seven Ancient Wonders would look like now

The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and while only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains intact, we’ve ...
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The Ancient Greek Roots of Winter Solstice Rituals

Ancient Greek winter solstice festivals such as Haloa and Poseidon’s month blended astronomy, fertility rites, and the divine ...
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Ancient greek heritage in (early modern) Europe

The fascination with Greek culture can be traced to the early modern period, from the Renaissance until the eighteenth century. During this era, European scholars – and later educated elites and a ...
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Ancient Greece: History and Documentaries About Ancient Greek Civilization, Mythology, and Art

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from the ...
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Ancient Greek Public Spectacles

Public spectacles in ancient Greece consisted especially of athletic competitions and theatrical performances which served to strengthen ancient Greek citizens’ sense of belonging in Greek culture and ...
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5 ancient cultures that celebrated curvy bodies

Walk into any museum and you'll see them. Those ancient statues with generous hips, full breasts, and rounded bellies.For ...
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The Real-Life Influence of Mythical Creatures in Ancient Cultures

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...
Greek Reporter

The Strange Ancient Greek Custom That Permitted Theft

An Ancient Greek custom from Samos island allowed for theft during Hermes’ festival, linking piracy, ritual, and survival in ...