22 things you didn’t know about Greece
Greece is a fist of hidden delights revealing its luxury of simplicity. Set your sails, cause this is your journey to discover the uniqueness of Greece! Greece is the cradle of civilization and gave the world History. Greece is the
The Temple of Poseidon
The Temple of Poseidon was built in the 5th century B.C., on a 60-meter rock fascinating to every visitor. The Temple of Poseidon was designated a Unesco's World Heritage Archaeological Site in 2014, as part of Ancient Lavrion. Homer, in
Temple of Apollo Epicurius
The Temple of Apollo Epicurius is the first listed monument as the Unesco's World Heritage Archaeological Site in Greece. The Temple of Apollo Epicurius also called the Temple of Apollo the therapist, spreads out stoically in Phigalia on the border
The Battle of Marathon
The Battle of Marathon was held in September 490 BC. and is the conflict between the Greeks (Athenians and Platais) and the Persians in the first invasion of the Persians in Greece. According to Herodotus, the father of Ancient Greek
Mysteries and Mysticism in Ancient Greece
Mysteries had a profound role in Ancient Greece. In fact, a major factor for the smooth lives of the inhabitants was the participation in Holy Mysteries that took place in closed spaces of priestly schools. More specifically, Orpheus, the one who
Silfio… the extinct herb
The shape of ❤️ which has nothing in common with the actual shape of the heart was based on the ancient plant silfio (silphium), which was the most famous herb of classical antiquity. Silver coins from Cyrene of the 6th-5th
Pythagoras Cup
Pythagoras of Samos is considered one of the most enlightened minds of antiquity by leaving an invaluable legacy to the world. Pythagoras was a famous mathematician, geometrical, philosopher and mystic and with his theories contributed tremendously to the ancient as well