In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
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Six Glorious Ancient Greeks Who Had an Inglorious End
Ancient Greek history is full of men who left their own mark for their military genius, bravery, artistic greatness, and ...
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Agoge: The Brutal Training of Boys in Ancient Sparta
In ancient Sparta, the Agoge prepared boys for a lifetime of military service with harsh training that emphasised strength ...
This is a cruise fit for the gods
The various levels of the Celestyal Crystal are named after Greek gods and goddesses; from Athena on deck 2 up to Zeus on ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created ... of color were found is the "Peplos Kore," currently in Athens' Acropolis Museum. It was discovered during large ...
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The Birthplace of Democracy: Touring the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
The Parthenon The Parthenon stands as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and its democratic ideals. Perched majestically on the Acropolis hill, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the ...
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The completely stress-free way to island hop in Greece – discovering its less-crowded beaches & towns
despite being just a two-hour drive from Athens. It is home to one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece — a preserved 4th-century amphitheatre. Nestled in the mountains ...
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I fell in love with the ‘Greek Caribbean’ – but the island has a tragic past
Lefkada is Greece’s best-kept secret ... Lefkada is one of the untouched gems of the Ionian islands, 4.5 hours drive from Athens Lefkada is the only Greek island you can reach by car.
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Best activewear brands for women, from high street to luxury
If you feel good in your clothes, they support you, go the distance in the most challenging sessions and they have great credentials then congratulations, you’ve truly won the wardrobe lottery.
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Greek lawmaker attacks paintings in Athens’ National Gallery, claiming they are offensive
Greek police officers walk outside the National Gallery, as Nikolaos Papadopoulos, member of parliament of the small right-wing Niki party has detained after he allegedly attacked art works being ...
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Archaeologists Discover Remains of an Ancient Port Structure with Buildings Submerged in Asini, Greece
The research, conducted between October 7 and 11, 2024, has documented significant remains of an ancient port infrastructure ... the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities of Greece, the Swedish Institute ...
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The ancient horsemen who created the modern world
For centuries, historians and linguists have been searching for the cradle of the Indo-Europeans, an ancient people who shaped history and created the world’s largest language family ...