Persephone and the Pomegranate: Art in Ancient Greece
How has a simple, yet beautiful fruit, been the centre of attention throughout history? The pomegranate is symbolic in many cultures and religions,...
Rachel Witte 24 September 2018
Ancient Greece
The A to Z of Ancient Greek Pottery Terms Pt 1
In Ancient Greece, vases were a commonplace item. There was no explanation needed as to what they were or how they were used. They each served a...
Rachel Witte 8 September 2018
Laocoön: The Work of a Lifetime
The subject The statue “Laocoon and his sons”, attributed to Greek sculptors Agesander, Athenodorus and Polydorus, has fascinated...
Jean-Marc Rakotolahy 27 August 2018
4 Ways To Decipher Non-Greeks And Greeks In Ancient Greek Pottery
There is a plethora of Ancient Greek pottery pieces to dive into when discussing Ancient Greece and Ancient Greek citizens. Similarly, there is a lot...
Rachel Witte 22 August 2018
Calumny of Apelles – Botticelli’s Final Painting
Botticelli’s final painting with a mythological subject is based on a lost painting by an ancient Greek painter Apelles. He ventured to paint a...
Magda Michalska 24 May 2018
Top 5 Zeus’ Lovers and Their Crazy Stories
The Almighty Zeus was the god of skies and thunders in the ancient Greek religion, who ruled as the king of the gods of Mount Olympus. His name is...
Zuzanna Stańska 6 July 2016
10 Things That Could Happen To You Only If You Were A Greek God/Goddess
If you ever feel down and think that your life is just a series of misfortunes, have a look on this list. It’s not all roses to be a Greek...
Magda Michalska 5 July 2016
