'An object of lust': How the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite became a controversial symbol of love and sex

Artworks depicting the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty, have long been branded obscene. How did she become one of the most controversial figures in the history of art?

Who is 2026 Nobel Laureate in Literature Anne Carson? A Writer Who Transcended the Boundaries of Poetry and Fiction by Connecting Ancient Greek and Modern Literature

Anne Carson is a Canadian poet and writer who, based on her research in ancient Greek literature, has published works spanning multiple genres, including poetry, novels, criticism, translation, and ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek Acropolis Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Mycenaean Settlement and Sanctuary

Excavations at ancient Aigeira in Greece reveal how a Mycenaean settlement evolved into a sanctuary and fortified acropolis ...
Greek Reporter

The Largest Temple in the Ancient Greek World

Temples dedicated to respective Greek gods of the pantheon could be found in every corner of ancient Greece, but which was ...
Phys.org

Ancient Greece's cultural rise started a century earlier than previously thought—new research

While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering events between 1200 and 760BC. This period has traditionally been viewed as a ...

Ancient Greeks Built a Harbor on Top of a Fault Line. It Didn’t End Well

In an incredible engineering feat, ancient Greeks carved a coastline to suit their economic and military needs. The harbor was unfortunately built atop an active fault network.