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 family tradition meets modern café culture at new Ballwin spot, Pana Coffee and Desserts

Pana Coffee and Desserts brings Greece to Ballwin, blending specialty coffee, homemade pastries, and family tradition. Owners ...

Here’s What Greeks Think of Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’ (It’s Their Story, After All.)

Before its release, some in the country were highly skeptical about the new depiction of a beloved tale. But many who saw it ...

38 Greek Mythology Books And Stories Worth Reading Right Now

Discover the Greek mythology books every reader should know, from Homer's timeless epics to bestselling novels inspired by ...
Greek Reporter

How the Playwright Aeschylus Introduced Philanthropy in Ancient Greece

Aeschylus introduced philanthropy as an Ancient Greek ideal of humanity, compassion, civic virtue, and generosity.

8 Modern Greek Myth Adaptations to Celebrate THE ODYSSEY

These eight modern Greek myth adaptations are the perfect way to celebrate Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey film. The post 8 ...

Greek fire 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 ...

The Odyssey is set in a fantasy world – but the ancient Greeks mapped it onto what they knew

The ancient Greeks would have enjoyed current controversies about the “historical accuracy” of Christopher Nolan’s new ...
Neos Kosmos

Labrys – modern-day group in Athens that continues to worship the ancient Greek Gods

Labrys, a community in Athens, shares in the polytheistic culture that shaped ancient Greece as they engage in religious ...
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A modern Odyssey and why now is the perfect time to rediscover Greece

With Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming adaptation of The Odyssey set to introduce a new generation to Homer’s legendary tale, there has never been a better time to rediscover Greece.
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The Thucydides Trap: Ancient Greek lessons for modern markets

Every dominant sports dynasty eventually meets its challenger. The Jordan-era Chicago Bulls dethroned Magic Johnson’s ...

The Fear of Black Greeks

In a different time, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey would have been celebrated by the American right as a conservative film.