Every year millions of people run the marathon worldwide. But it is surprising to find out that many of them do not know the story of why we run it. It all goes back to 490 BCE, at the Battle of Marathon. The battle holds a significant place in history, marking a Read more
A few weeks ago, Napoli won the 2020 Coppa Italia vs Juventus, a match we call the Hercules Derby. Juventus is named after Juventas, the goddess of youth who eventually became the wife of Hercules (Herakles). But what does Napoli have to do with Hercules? The city of Naples was Read more
You might be surprised to find out that the largest cast iron statue in the world (and one the largest statues in the US), is a statue of Vulcan in Birmingham, Alabama. Vulcan was the Roman name of Hephaestus, Greek god of blacksmiths, fire and more. You can find out Read more
To further celebrate the first victory of Atalanta Bergamasca in Champions League, watch the 2001 movie of Jason & the Argonauts. Atalanta was the only woman warrior to join them on their quest.