Astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei was born in the Italian town of Pisa, where the famous leaning tower of Pisa is situated. It’s almost like the Greek Gods sent him to straighten things out, or was it Gaia (Mother Earth)...
In ancient Greece, a Muse of Travel didn't exist, but nowadays, things are different. Today, we know for a fact that there are at least two females with Muse connections. Both of these ladies use the word Muse to describe themselves....
Earth and space The Greek Gods and Goddesses proved a point and made a few people look like fools. No gents, the earth isn’t flat. To accomplish this, Atlas the Titan who held up the earth had to be frozen in time....
This is a guide to the best galleries, museums, and places in Adelaide with Greek and Roman mythology Art on display. Anyone interested in Greek mythology who finds themselves in Adelaide must visit at least one of these twelve awesome...
The Greek Gods start things off with the Big Bang! 1500 Alpha - Santorini (Thera) experiences a massive volcanic eruption. 1190 A - Trojan War takes place. 776 A - First Olympiad (Olympic Games) is held. 750 A - The two classic poems,...
You're in Melbourne and eager to explore some Greek-Roman artwork to ignite your imagination. If this is the case and you're into ancient history and spectacular art, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is a must-visit destination. They boast...
The Olympic Games The Olympic Games were held every four years at Olympia, in special honour of Zeus. When these Olympics were held in ancient Hellenic times, a flame burned on the Altar of Prytaneion in Olympia. The modern Olympic...
Monsters from Greek Mythology, such as the Sphinx, Hydra and Gorgons sound so far fetched that most people believe that they were made up by imaginative Greeks. Well take is a look at these 19 scary creatures and see if...
The ancient Atlantis story by Plato raises many questions about Atlantis. To this day, there are still many people who are curious to know if Atlantis existed, the location of Atlantis, and what happened to Atlantis. Plato's dialogues tell everyone what...
Ah, the Greek Antipodes Festival in Melbourne — a vibrant celebration of all things Greek, where gods and mortals collide in a whirlwind of costumes, Hellenic culture, delicious food, and chaos. So now, drum roll… I’m going to share...