A vast pit full of food remains was found in Pieria, Northern Greece. Photo of seashells dated to 5450-5250 BC. Credit: Rena Veropoulidou / AMNAA vast Neolithic-era pit discovered in Northern Greece contained more than 130,000 shellfish, the bones of over 600 animals, and a variety of food preparati
Ruins of ancient Sparta. Credit: Nickthegreek82, Wikimedia Commons, public domainSparta is one of the most famous ancient Greek city-states of all time. It has featured in numerous myths and legends from Greek mythology, as well as plenty of modern films too. It had a massive impact on Classical Gre
A 2,500-year-old shipwreck and anchors off Sicily’s coast. Credit: The University of UdineAn ancient Greek shipwreck was uncovered just six meters below the surface off the coast of Santa Maria del Focallo, in the municipality of Ispica, Sicily. The remarkably well-preserved vessel dates back to bet
According to legend, Alexander the Great’s sister transformed into a mermaid: Credit: Charles Murray Padday / Pinterest / Stephanie ClemensAlexander the Great’s sister, Thessalonike of Macedon, was a remarkable figure. Outliving her half-brother, she would go on to become the queen of Macedon throug
The Druze faith incorporates elements of Greek philosophy, particularly Pythagoreanism and Platonic thought, into their mystical beliefs and practices. Image: Druze dignitaries celebrating the Nebi Shueib festival at the tomb of the prophet in Hittim. Credit: Flickr / Government Press Office CC BY-N
Statue of Greek goddess Athena Promachos by Leonidas Drosis (1836-1882) at the University of Athens on Panepistimiou Street, Athens, Greece. Credit: Wikipedia/George E. Koronaios/CC BY-SA 4.0The cult of the ancient Greek goddess Athena gave some women of Athens liberties that extended past the roles
Hercules wearing the pelt of the Nemean Lion and the goddess Athena. Credit: Public DomainIn Greek mythology, one of the most famous heroes was Heracles, more commonly called Hercules. He was the hero with super strength who went on twelve seemingly-impossible labors. However, according to ancient G
They often remained in the shadow of more famous gods but were remembered for their unusual roles. Selene, goddess of the Moon. Credit: Jastrow / Public Domain / Wikimedia CommonsGreek mythology is full of unknown gods that remained in the shadows of the more well-known ones, such as Zeus, Ares, or
Gravestone of a Greek high status woman with her slave attendant. Is it truly possible for democracy to have co-existed alongside slavery in ancient Athens in Greece? Credit: mharrsch, CC BY 2.0Of all the things ancient Greece gave humanity, few are truly as valuable as democracy. Starting from the
The Parthenon. Science has shown that anyone can attain a super memory by using an ancient Greek and Roman technique called “memory palace.” Credit: Gary Bembridge/Wikimedia Commons/CC-BY-2.0Science has shown that anyone can attain a super memory with the ability to retain a vast amount of informati