Greek Reporter

The Ancient Greek Roots of Shared Appetizer Culture

Shared appetizers known as Greek meze is a tradition that has kept communities and friends together, shaping what it means to ...

Healing, purification and holiness: How ancient Greeks, Romans and early Christians used olive oil

Today, olive oil is often hailed as helping to protect against disease, but beliefs in its medicinal or even sacred ...
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Ancient Greek Public Spectacles

Public spectacles in ancient Greece consisted especially of athletic competitions and theatrical performances which served to strengthen ancient Greek citizens’ sense of belonging in Greek culture and ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...
Brattleboro Reformer

Living Room Theatre opens 2024 season: North Benn stage takes on beloved ancient Greek myth

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. NORTH BENNINGTON — Randolyn Zinn has loved ancient Greek theater and mythology for as long as she can remember. Whether in sober dramas or lively ...

What did the ancient Greeks call the people of Canaan?

Coined in 1952 by French demographer Alfred Sauvy, what term originally referred to countries not aligned with either side of ...