The Evzones (Greece's Presidential Guard) can be seen at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athen's Syntagma Square and next to the Hellenic Parliament in Athens, where they stand guard.
Evzones are also responsible for raising and lowering the Greek...
Italy has some outstanding places to visit when looking for paintings capturing the essence of the Roman & Greek Gods in Art.
It's very surprising especially after the “Bonfire of the Banities” which saw numerous renaissance works of art, including...
The 15 best Italian desserts shown here should be on the radar for every visitor to Italy. Look for these tasty treats through Rome, as well as other cities/towns, and regions like the Amalfi coast. I have to admit...
1. Odysseus and the Sirens
Location: Bardo Museum in Tunis, Tunisia. 2nd century AD.
2. Medusa
Found in Zea (Piraeus). 2nd century CE.
Location: National Archeological Museum, Athens
3. Pair of centaurs fighting wild cats
Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) at Tibur was adorned...
Looking for the coolest spots in Adelaide to check out some Greek and Roman mythology art? You’re in luck — this city has plenty of Greek gods, goddesses, and ancient art to discover. If you’re into all things Greek,...
One of the best things to do in Sydney is the Bondi to Coogee walk, which will give you fantastic views of five beautiful bays.
Another excellent option is to do the shorter Bondi to Bronte walk if you don't...
A great selection of the best beaches in Halkidiki are shown in this complete guide to Halkidiki.
It all came to fruition after my AI Chat about Greece and Greek Mythology using DeepAI.
In that interesting AI discussion I wanted to...
Climbing Mount Olympus in Greece became a dream of mine after my next-door neighbor told me he had climbed Mount Olympus.
At the time, I wasn't sure whether Mount Olympus existed in real life. So I couldn't tell if my...
Have you ever travelled primarily to enjoy the food and beverages of a particular country?
It can be easy to forget when you’re busy touring ancient sites, partying or relaxing by the beach, among other things. Always remember though, one...
Jennifer Barclay is the author of Falling in Honey and several other books set in Greece, including An Octopus in my Ouzo, Wild Abandon, and Taverna by the Sea.
Jennifer, who calls Greece home is a very interesting lady and...