Twelve Olympians
Bulgaria’s "St. Cyricus" Island Yields Third Ancient Temple, Unveiling Apollonia’s Sacred Past
A significant archaeological discovery has been made on the island of "St. Cyricus" in Sozopol, Bulgaria, where a third temple from the era of the first settlers of Apollonia has been unearthed. This new find was revealed by the excavation team led by Associate Professor Krastina Panayotova.
The gods must be angry: Mexico ‘cancels’ statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity
The gods must be angry - or just laughing at the hubris of humanity.
Authorities in Mexico have slapped a "closure" order on a 3-meter-tall aquatic statue of the Greek god of the sea Poseidon that was erected in May in the Gulf of Mexico just off the town of Progreso, Yucatan.
Your Guide to Delos
Mythology tells that the most beautiful of immortals and god of light Apollo, son of Zeus and Leto, was born on the humble Aegean island which since became sacred
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Giant ancient Greek statue returns to Sicily’s Valley of the Temples
A giant statue dating back about 2,500 years has been restored to Sicily's Valley of the Temples, an archeological site which ancient Greek poet Pindar described as "man's finest city."
Temple of Athena nears completion
The restoration in the Temple of Athena that started two years ago due to the use of the ruins as the entrance of a nightclub nears an end, due to complete in 2024, in the ancient city of Side.
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The October 28 Military Parade from Thessaloniki (video)
Greece unlike any other country celebrates the day it entered the war instead the end of WWII - The "Zeus" Demo Team pilot's message: "Only free souls guard free homelands"
Greece celebrates Mother's Day with wishes for better future
Greece marked Mother's Day on Sunday with a series of events held by municipalities to honor motherhood.
Officials and ordinary citizens sent wishes for a better future for mothers and their children in the country which is set to exit an acute eight-year debt crisis this summer.
Hike on Mount Olympus with one click! (amazing trekking!)
Most of us have probably seen those “people are awesome” videos circulating on the web, where intrepid daredevils showcase their skills in far off places from around the globe. Imagine being on the peak of the Olympian gods of ancient Greece! Well, let’s be honest, not all of us are cut out for those types of outdoors activities.
German show “Die Anstalt”: Zeus meets Troika (funny video)
German ZDF’s comedy show “Die Anstalt” appears to be on a role when it comes to supporting Greece with yet another sketch of the crisis. This time, the ancient king of Greek gods Zeus, is scrutinized by three men, supposedly the Troika of Greece’s international creditors, who believe that Zeus is overspending.
Amphipolis tomb mosaic depicts abduction of Persephone, say archaeologists
A splendid mosaic revealed by archaeologists excavating a massive tomb on Kasta Hill in Ancient Amphipolis in northern Greece on Sunday, depicts the abduction of Persephone, the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, by the god of the underworld, archaeologists said on Thursday.