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The roles, rights and lives of women in Ancient Greece varied depending on which city-state you were from, your social class and your wealth. Women in Ancient Greece had very few rights compared to men and, due to our lack of specific information...

The Panhellenic Games of Nemea were held every two years from 573 BCE to 271 BCE with a brief transferal to Argos between ca. 415BC and ca 330 BCE. Originally, they commemorated the death of Opheltes. The stadium visible today dates from...

There were many occasions in ancient Greece where people danced, especially since rhythmic physical exercise and pall playing were also considered dance. The ancient Greeks would dance at weddings, symposiums (which were all male drinking...

A look at Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Greece in Italy. Nearly 2800 years ago, a group of Greek settlers landed on the coast of Italy. That event marked the start the process which created Magna Graecia, named after the motherland. Join...

Thinking about travelling to visit all of the wonderful remains of Ancient Greece? Well, then you've come to the right place. In this interview, Kelly has sat down with Dr Rita Roussos, our guide for our upcoming tour in the Autumn. Dr Roussos...

Cakes were much more than just food in ancient Greece! They were special offerings to the gods. They could symbolise many key concepts of people's life and culture. And they could make somebody single out and shine! They even play interesting...

The main cardo of Dion was a wide street on a north-south axis that connected the city centre with the nearby religious sanctuaries. The original street was laid out in the late 4th century BCE. In the 3rd century CE, it was paved in large...