Hecate in Art and Mythology
Hecate is a goddess who transcends conventional boundaries and defies easy categorization. She originated in ancient Greek religion and mythology but...
Errika Gerakiti 26 January 2026
Ancient Greece
5 Mythological Superheroes Who Could Star in Marvel Movies
Superheroes are nothing new, they were praised throughout antiquity. We present 5 Goddesses who could be the next movie legends!
Candy Bedworth 26 January 2026
The Top 5 Most Badass Women of Greek Mythology
Most people have heard stories of the most famous Greek gods and heroes: Zeus, Poseidon, Heracles, Hades, etc. But what about the tales and woes of...
Lauren Dorsey 26 January 2026
Demystifying Cycladic Figurines
Cycladic figurines have a mythical aura. Their gleaming abstract forms speak of timeless beauty. But what actually are they? Why do they look like a...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 19 January 2026
Ancient Greek Splendour: The Erechtheion Caryatids
I visited Athens, Greece in the summer of 2016. Naturally, a visit to the Acropolis was mandatory, and it was as beautiful and epic as you can...
Nadine Waldmann 7 January 2026
The Parthenon of Athens: Ancient Greek Mythology and Architecture
Mythology encompasses a vast realm within Ancient Greek history. Equally extensive is the utilization of mythological figures in ancient Greek art.
Rachel Witte 7 January 2026
QUIZ: Can You Guess This Ancient God?
Ania Kaczynska 13 December 2025
Timeless Beauty: Ancient Greek Athletes in Art
The idea of timeless beauty is fascinating. Also, it’s a great concern for lovers of art history. Conceptions of beauty in Western art history...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 19 November 2025
How Europe Got Its Name—The Myth of Europa in Art
Have you ever wondered where the name of the continent Europe comes from? Meet Europa, a Phoenician woman who became the inspiration for the name of...
Magda Michalska 8 September 2025
Athena in Art: The Beautiful Warrior Goddess
Athena, the revered Greek goddess of wisdom, war and the arts, has captivated the imagination of artists for centuries. Her image, from ancient...
Jimena Aullet 8 September 2025
Forever Young: The Ancient Greek Kouros and Kore
The iconic Classical Greek statues depicting male and female bodies set the standards for numerous artists and art movements to come. Preceding the...
Nadine Waldmann 12 August 2025
Pompeii of the Aegean: Thera Wall Paintings on Santorini
The Thera wall paintings on Santorini reveal the bustling civilization that existed on the southernmost island of the Cyclades circa 1600 BCE. Around...
Anastasia Manioudaki 18 July 2025
