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These 11 ancient Greek facts are so wild that my brain refuses to accept them

Turns out Ancient Greeks love the DRAMA!
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Greek Fire, Which Burned on Water, Was the Most Devastating Weapon in the Eastern Roman Empire. But What Was It?

Before modern weapons of mass destruction, there was Greek fire (ignis graecus). This was the term medieval Crusaders applied ...
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Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status

The nomination is to be discussed when the World Heritage Committee meets in Busan, South Korea, from Sunday through July 29.

These people say worshiping ancient Greek gods is a route to modern happiness

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” hits theaters this month, but these believers have never stopped worshiping gods like Zeus ...
Greek Reporter

Odysseus Cult on Ithaca Flourished for a Thousand Years, Study Shows

Ancient inscriptions discovered on Ithaca bear witness to the cult of Odysseus that lasted a thousand years from his death. Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture / Christina Marabea The scientific ...

Who were the Sea Peoples? The truth about the spectres haunting Nolan’s The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is haunted by the Sea Peoples, spectral men on the edges of a civilisation teetering on the ...

Everyone’s Talking About The Odyssey—Here’s Why an Ancient Greek Story Is Surprisingly Relevant Right Now

This epic adaptation is getting epic buzz, and not just for its A-list cast. Here's everything you need to know. The post ...