A brief history of the muses: the Greek goddesses who provided divine inspiration for ancient poets
There were muses specifically for comedy, tragedy and even erotica. The oldest was Calliope, mother of the legendary musician ...
Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: A guide to splitting Athens
Mainland Greece has as much to offer as the islands around it: Ancient temples, chic hotels, spots where time stands still ...
‘The waters become corrupt, the air infected’: here’s how Ancient Greeks and Romans grappled with environmental damage
Here’s what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded ...
Amid US elections, a look at religion and politics in the birthplace of democracy
Though gods were involved in almost every drama, the Greek tragedians nevertheless flagged their role in the politics of the ...
Get happily lost at Costa Navarino, Greece's golf destination, where nearly half the country's courses run alongside 4,500 years of history
Lost in a maze could be a scene straight out of my recurring nightmare. But not so when located amidst lush olive groves in the Messinia region on Greece’s southwest Peloponnese coast. My wife and I ...
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What ancient Greece can tell us about the world of taxation
It might be surprising to learn that residents of ancient Athens were happy to pay tax in exchange for public benefits, ...
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Roots of War: Western Civilization and the Turks
Prologue: The ambiguous dream of Western civilization The idea of Western civilization has always been an ambiguous dream ...
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Music Education in Ancient Greece Was as Important as Philosophy
In ancient Greece, music education was as important as philosophy in cultivating young people's souls, perceiving both ...
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Leveraging Africa’s Olympic Success for Business and Brand Growth
For African nations, the success of their Olympians offers an opportunity not just to inspire a continent but to drive ...
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What Greek Mythology Says About the Birth of Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy is one of the most prominent figures of ancient Greek mythology, and her birth is nothing short of a miracle.
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Rumor: Classic God of War Games Could Be Making a Comeback
The classic, ancient Greece-era God of War games of the PS2 and PS3 generations could be making a comeback soon, at least ...
Ancient Greek structure — over 200 feet long — unearthed in Croatia. Take a look
In total, the rampart measures about 230 feet long and 10 feet high at its tallest point, archaeologist Marina Ugarković said ...