The statue of Vulcan in Birmingham, Alabama, is an iconic representation of the city’s industrial roots and its cultural connection to mythology. Standing 17m (56 feet) tall atop a 124-foot pedestal, it is the largest cast iron statue in the world and a celebrated symbol of Birmingham. This monumental sculpture Read more…
The Statue of Liberty stands as one of the most iconic symbols of freedom and democracy. Its history begins in the 19th century with the French historian and political intellectual Édouard René de Laboulaye, a staunch advocate for American democracy. In 1865, Laboulaye proposed the idea of creating a monumental Read more…
To mark Free Speech Week, we will look at the trial of Socrates, one of the most iconic moments in ancient Greek history, which is widely regarded as a milestone in the development of the idea of free speech. This event, which took place in 399 BCE, has been the Read more…
Today on World Pharmacist Day we remember Galen, the Father of Pharmacy (who lived from 129-216 CE). Galen took what Hippocrates started and improved it to go on and become one of the most influential and important figures in the history of medicine. His work became the medical standard for Read more…
The History of Greek Democracy and Its Influence on the Modern World Greek democracy, particularly the form that developed in Athens during the 5th century BCE (when Greeks believed in Zeus), is one of the most influential political systems in world history. While earlier civilizations, like those in Mesopotamia and Read more…
Last week, we blogged about the new movie: Alien Romulus. That post focused more on the movie and its relation to the myth of Romulus and Remus. But it did not go in depth about the actual myth of Romulus and Remus itself, so today we will focus more on Read more…
Spain are European football champions for the 4th time, making them the most successful country in the history of the Euros, followed by Germany in second place with 3 wins, and then by Italy and France with 2 wins each. Let’s take a look at some special parts of Spanish Read more…
The American Revolution and the subsequent founding of the United States were significantly influenced by ancient Greece and in turn Rome. Let’s look a bit more at how: Beyond philosophical ideals, early Americans were influenced by various aspects of Greek culture. Here are some key points: Several U.S. leaders explicitly Read more…
The 4th of July seems to be a day for celebrating great victories against overwhelming odds. It was on this day, the same day as Americans celebrate their independence day, that Greece pulled off one of the greatest underdog stories in sports history when they won Euro 2004. Today marks Read more…
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”). His impact on gastronomy has been felt throughout history. Watch Read more…