Alexander the Great and His Mermaid Sister in Greek Folklore
There is no need for a long introduction to Alexander the Great’s place in history; he is one of the most famous military leaders and he has...
Errika Gerakiti 28 March 2025
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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 3 March 2025
Six Ancient Greek Sculptures Everyone Should Know
Greek sculptures have had a profound effect on art throughout the ages. Many of the styles have been reproduced and copied by some of, what...
Zuzanna Stańska 16 May 2024
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 28 March 2024
The Queen of Neoclassical Photography: Nelly
For many, photography is merely a sophisticated way of immortalizing the current and carrying that frozen moment – which is impossible to recreate...
Erol Degirmenci 22 March 2024
The Ancient Greek Kouros and Kore
Classical Greek statues depicting male and female bodies are iconic and legendary: they set the standards for numerous artists and art movements to...
Nadine Waldmann 9 February 2024
Ancient Greek Pottery: 4 Ways To Decipher Non-Greeks from Greeks
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 25 July 2023
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 25 July 2023
The A to Z of Ancient Greek Pottery Terms Pt. 2
And so the saga continues in our adventures of learning about Ancient Greek pottery! You will probably have noticed that I chose to skip a few...
Rachel Witte 25 July 2023
Dior’s Revisit of Greece: Cruise 2022 Collection
The fashion industry’s deep interest in Ancient Greek aesthetics is not some recent fad. Many of the leading fashion houses have been integrating...
Erol Degirmenci 15 May 2023
The Best Street Art in Athens, Greece
Athens is a strange city. On the one hand, you can see the monuments and relics of Ancient Greece that stand haughtily and imposingly. On the other...
Errika Gerakiti 8 May 2023
An Orientalist from the Orient: Theodoros Rallis
Not every Orientalist painter journeyed to the Orient or the Levant to observe and interact with the socio-cultural fabric they intended to portray...
Erol Degirmenci 3 November 2022
