The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in Greek history, appearing in many of the legends of Greek mythology.

The ancient Greeks considered Dionysus the 12th Olympic god. He was not taken seriously by his father Zeus nor by most of the ...

As the goddess of love, beauty and sexual pleasure, Aphrodite inspired cult worship and challenged ... according to modern scholars. Ancient sculptors were very much interested in color as well ...

Visitors can explore its amazing natural landscape and beaches, hike through its mountains, and discover picturesque villages ...

Ancient Rome inherited some aspects of the Ancient Greek practice by which an older ... Hadrian immediately established a cult of worship, defying his own senate to declare Antinous a god.

Asclepius’ cult spread across ancient Greece, giving rise to the Asclepieia—sacred healing temples. Here, the sick would sleep, hoping for divine dreams revealing cures, a practice that echoes modern ...

where modern audiences experience ancient dramas under the stars (Greek National Tourism Organization). The architectural brilliance of Greek amphitheaters underscores their enduring legacy. Beyond ...