For Sustainable Gastronomy Day, we remember Archestratus, the Father of Gastronomy. Archestratus was an ancient Greek poet and philosopher from Gela in Sicily. In the mid-4th century BC, he penned a humorous didactic poem titled “Hedypatheia” (meaning “Life of Luxury”). …
Today is Bloomsday, a commemorative holiday celebrated annually on June 16th in Dublin and elsewhere to honor the Irish writer James Joyce and his acclaimed novel Ulysses. The name derives from the protagonist of the novel, Leopold Bloom, and the …
To celebrate the release of the new patch of Hades II, we will take a look at the captivating world of Hades II, the sequel to Supergiant Games’ acclaimed action roguelike, which is currently available in Early Access. Hades II, announced …
A few weeks ago Jennifer Saint released her latest book inspired by Greek mythology. Following her style of focusing on famous women from Greek mythology, this time the book is about Hera, the queen of the gods. Hera by Jennifer …
Ariane 6 is Europe’s next-generation heavy lift launch vehicle, designed to replace the highly successful Ariane 5. Its name draws inspiration from Greek mythology. Specifically, it pays homage to Ariadne, the Cretan princess and a central figure in the myth of Theseus …
Anansi’s Gold: The Man Who Looted the West, Outfoxed Washington, and Swindled the World by Yepoka Yeebo has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Plutarch Award for the Best Biography of 2023. The Plutarch Award, named after the father of biography, is given annually …
These past few weeks have seen some incredible moments for Greek mythology sports teams. At the European level, Atalanta Bergamasca won the Europa League, Panathinaikos won the basketball Euroleague, Olympiacos won the Europa Conference League and the UEFA Youth League, …
Blood of Zeus season 2 is out now on Netflix! Blood of Zeus is a captivating animated series that merges the rich tapestry of Greek mythology with the dynamic storytelling of modern animation. Created by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, the …
Just this week Lore Olympus Volume 6 came out in all bookstores! Witness what the gods do after dark in the sixth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes …
On May 29, the Europa Conference League final will take place in Athens, Greece, the historic home of football (soccer). You might be thinking “What? That’s wrong, England in the home of football!”, as many people believe. But this is …