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Fancy a hi-tech European weight-loss retreat or a family-friendly spa that starts at under £100? Rosie Green sent testers to ...
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Thebes, Oedipus, and the Bronze Age city beneath the plays, Mycenaean palaces, Linear B archives, and lost royal tombs

Greek theater turned Thebes into an immortal warning tale, but archaeology reveals a very real Bronze Age powerhouse of frescoed workshops, armories, storerooms, and Linear B administration. From ...
Greek Reporter

Aesop’s Fables: Ancient Greek Tales with Valuable Lessons for Kids

Aesop's Fables are some of the most famous ancient Greek tales with moral lessons in history, and many of the tales are used to guide children ...
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Homer’s Odyssey explained - The ancient Greek epic that shaped mythology

Homer’s Odyssey is one of the most influential epics in history, telling the legendary tale of Odysseus’ long journey home.

Angels in ancient myths were actually pretty terrifying

In ancient Judaism and early Christianity, angels were portrayed as powerful beings who guarded the Garden of Eden, ...

Inside Greek football’s rebirth: from Euro 2004 to the Battle of Thermopylae

An ambitious new plans for reforming football will blend a creative and technical approach with ideas drawn from national ...
Greek Reporter

The Ancient Greek Custom That Influenced Christmas Tree Decoration

An ancient Greek custom of decorating tree branches might have inspired the modern-day decoration of the Christmas tree.
Greek City Times

Fustanella – The Skirt of Greek Soldiers: 400 Folds of History, Pride, and Heroism

Can a men’s skirt embody bravery, resistance, and national pride?In Greece, the answer is an emphatic yes. The fustanella ...