When you want to escape to an Greek island which can transport you back to the times of the ancient Greek gods, look no further than Delos.An ancient Greek theater on Delos island. Credit: Bernard Gagnon/ Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 3.0When you want to escape to a Greek island that can transport you
Spartans, a society in Ancient Greece, are known for the tough way they raised their children, training boys to fight from age sevenThe Spartans raised their children to be committed to the service of their city state. Credit: Louis Jean Francois Lagrenée. Public DomainThe Spartans, a rigid martial
The statue of Heracles (Hercules) was found during the 2022 excavation period (left) and the head of a statue of Apollo (right) was discovered during the 2023 excavation. Greek Reporter illustration of photos provided by Greece’s Ministry of Culture.The archaeological site of Philippi in northeaster
A statue of Buddha that shows the clear influence of ancient Greece on Buddhism, compared to an ancient Greek statue. Credit: Greek Reporter illustrationAlthough Ancient Greece and Buddhism seem to be completely unrelated, Ancient Greek thought and aesthetics actually had a major influence on the Ea
Plutarch could be considered one of the first outspoken vegetarians in the West, as he believed that it is "immoral" to eat animal flesh.A bust of ancient Greek historian and philosopher, Plutarch, who was a vegetarian. Credit: Odysses/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0The ancient Greek historian Plutar
The temple of Concordia was built in the 5th century BC. It is now one of the best preserved in the Valley. Credit: Benjamin Smith, Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA-4.0The Valle Dei Templi, or Valley of the Temples, dominating the hills near the southern coast of Sicily has captivated visitors for centur
Zeus punished several prominent figures in Greek mythology very harshly. Credit: Theodoor Rombouts / Public domain / Wikimedia CommonsGreek mythology is full of divine judgments, whether rewarding loyal heroes with blessings and gifts or punishing traitors with unimaginable pain. One god above all c
Derek Latal, creator and host of The Hellenistic Age Podcast. Courtesy of Derek LatalGreek Reporter caught up with The Hellenistic Age Podcast creator and host Derek Latal, who told us why he thinks the Hellenistic Age is such a special period of history, whether Alexander the Great was a good or a
The Hagia Sophia is the most iconic symbol of Byzantine architecture. Credit Benh LIEU SONG / CC BY-SA 2.0 / via Wikimedia CommonsDespite relative obscurity in Western historiography, Byzantine architecture has had a profound influence across the world. The Byzantines, more accurately known as the E
Philetaerus established Pergamon as an important center of ancient Greek power and laid the foundations for the Attalid Dynasty to become a major player in Hellenistic power politics. Credit: Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon / CC BY 3.0 / Naples National Archaeological Museum / Public Domain / Friedrich