What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
Books similar to 'Percy Jackson': Greek mythology books for fans of Rick Riordan's series
The "Percy Jackson" series by Rick Riordan will return to TV screens this year. If you can't wait for Season 2, read one of ...
Beautiful islands, lost cities and wonders: Three continents in a week
Heraklion From its yacht-decorated Venetian harbour to its lofty walled bastions, Crete’s capital rewards wanderers, and the ...
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Exhibition of ancient Greek and Roman art opens in Taiyuan
The exhibition, with the theme of "Classical and Glory" Ancient Greek and Roman Sculpture Arts, will continue its tour in ...
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Tiresias: The Ancient Greek Prophet Who Lived as a Man and as a Woman
Tiresias, the blind Ancient Greek prophet, could foresee the future for Apollo, and was transformed by Hera and lived as a woman for seven years ...
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What’s up with… Openreach, FCC, Microsoft
BT’s Openreach snags rural broadband deals worth £289mFCC kickstarts spectrum auction to raise $3bn for rip-and-replace ...
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How to Choose and Connect with a Patron God or Goddess
Well, in many cultures, that’s precisely what a patron god or goddess does. These divine figures are not just distant, mythological characters; they play an active, guiding role in the lives of their ...
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Paw Prints on Artifacts Show Love for Animals in Ancient Greek City
Paw prints found on artifacts in the ancient Greek city of Heraclea (Herakleia) show that local inhabitants loved their ...
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The Odyssey’s Cast Is Incredible But Is Missing 1 Christopher Nolan Actor Who Would Be Perfect For It
Christopher Nolan has announced what his next big movie will be, and one of his frequent collaborators would be a great fit ...
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Greek Owl Euro Coins Soar in Value for Collectors
The iconic Athenian owl, replicated from the ancient tetradrachm, has taken flight in the collecting world. Certain Greek one ...
PATRICK MARMION reviews Titanique at the Criterion Theatre in London: Titanic fun...with Celine's doppelganger
The siren call of Celine Dion is very great. The queen of power ballads' tooth-loosening vibrato and enamel-melting schmaltz ...
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Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gold Ring Featuring ‘Venus the Victorious’ Unearthed on Ancient Road in France
In addition to the 1,800-year-old piece of engraved jewelry, archaeologists discovered a trove of Carolingian coins, medieval pottery and more ...