The story of how Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world, attained its current name is a foundational tale of Greek ...

Cypriot officials announced the recent excavation of a long-forgotten sanctuary to Apollo, offering insights into ancient ...

Several of the most influential Greek philosophers and thinkers are portrayed in Raphael's masterpiece the School of Athens ...

Greek mythology isn't short on fascinating gods or goddesses. However, some were more important than others. Of these, the ...

The word "Euthanasia" comes from the greek terms "Eu" (Beautiful) and "thanatos" (death,) thus implying a beatuful death or a "mercy" killing. Euthanasia is the intentional killing by act or ...

This course offers an introduction to Greek and Roman mythology through an examination of the gods, goddesses, and heroes presented in the Greek and Roman art and literature. The course looks at the ...

A poignant cultural protest unfolded at the British Museum last Saturday when Greek soprano Sonia Theodoridou, accompanied by six women dressed as ancient Greek Caryatids, entered the institution to ...

In addition to designated national holidays, various public holidays are observed in local communities or municipalities. Greek law mandates that every Sunday throughout the year is designated as a ...

Thousands converted and were baptised, and the Christian faith continued to grow and expand from that point on. In Greek Orthodox doctrine, Pentecost was the fulfilment of Jesus’ mission on Earth and ...