Ireland’s fascination with ancient Greece, from our origin legends to Joyce’s Ulysses

Irish Migrations and Classical Antiquity explores the connections between Irish myths and modern stories and the classical ...
Greek Reporter

The Ancient Greek Philosopher Epicurus and the Pleasure Principle

Greek philosopher Epicurus is famous for teaching: "Pleasure is the principle and end to a happy life" and for his Epicurean ...
Scientific American

Lost ancient Greek star catalog decoded by particle accelerator

Synchrotron radiation has revealed a star map made by the ancient astronomer Hipparchus that was thought to be lost to time ...
Greek Reporter

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 ...

Olympics history: Greek roots, modern era, future plans, more

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and more.
PBS

Ancient Greece: History and Documentaries About Ancient Greek Civilization, Mythology, and Art

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from the ...
Ancient Origins

One of the World’s Rarest Ancient Ports Found in Turkey

Archaeologists in Trabzon, Turkey, have made an extraordinary discovery, unearthing one of the world’s only three known ancient river ports. The structure, found buried nearly eight meters (26 feet) ...

'The cradle of civilisation': Europe leads inaugural celebrations for World Greek Language Day

Monday 9 February marks the inaugural celebration of World Greek Language Day and tributes have been paid from across Europe in recognition of Greece's historical impact on life, literature and ...