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2800-Year-Old Seal Provides ‘Missing Link’ to Hercules

A small 2,800-year-old stone seal depicting Hercules, discovered in the highlands of northern Israel, may be a 'missing link' in the evolution of a common motif that appears in the Bible and Greek mythology, according to a new study. The...

Steve Reeves, the Bodybuilder Who Brought Greek Mythology to Cinema

Steve Reeves made his cinematic breakthrough in 1958, with the movie Hercules. By the late 1950s, the sword and sandals genre was already becoming popular, but Reeves was the first performer to fully embody the physique of ancient Greek...

What Was the Origin of Ancient Sparta?

Sparta is one of the most famous ancient Greek city-states of all time. It has featured in numerous myths and legends from Greek mythology, as well as plenty of modern films too. It had a massive impact on Classical...

The Mysterious House of Hercules in Karaftu Caves, Iran

The Caves of Karaftu are a magnificent spectacle formed by both nature and human activity over the course of millennia.

Mystery of Cerne Abbas Figure Finally Solved

A medieval history journal has published a new study claiming that a huge, 180-foot (55 meter) chalk figure etched on a hillside near the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset, England is in fact the ancient Greek demigod Hercules. Cerne...

What Are the Pillars of Hercules Mentioned in Greek Mythology?

The Pillars of Hercules appear in ancient Greek mythology in a variety of different settings. They are mentioned in the context of Atlantis, various quests, and of course, in the stories of Hercules himself. They are even mentioned in...

How the Ancient Greeks Merged Their Gods With Foreign Ones

As the ancient Greeks encountered other civilizations and cultures through trade, conquest, and colonization, they often merged their own gods with foreign deities in a process of religious syncretism. Ancient Greek religious syncretism was characterized by the blending and assimilation...

The Twenty Most Famous Movies Based on Greek Mythology

These timeless stories from ancient Greece or Greek mythology have been reinterpreted for modern audiences in engaging and beloved movies. 

The Stunning Statue of Hercules Uncovered in Philippi, Greece

An impressive statue depicting Hercules from the Roman times was recently discovered at the ancient site of Philippi in northern Greece. Alongside the statue, a richly decorated structure, potentially a fountain, was also found. According to a recent announcement by the...

Twelve Labors of Hercules Exemplify Greek Mythology

The Twelve Labours of Hercules occupy a special place in the pantheon of Greek mythology, exemplifying the ancient beliefs of the Greeks.