Diagoras was the first known atheist, whose bold critique of the gods was crucial in shaping early Greek secular thought.

Herodotos (c.490–c.425 BCE) and Thucydides (c.460– c.399 BCE) were great Hellenic / Greek historians. They wrote during the fifth century BCE, about 700 years after Homer. The time of Herodotos and ...

Ancient Greek records contain stories about Greek alphabet origins. Could the Greek alphabet actually have an Egyptian ...

The bilingual volume A New History of Greek-Australian Literature by Dr Konstandina Dounis offers the most comprehensive ...

Live from Houston’s Original Greek Festival we discuss everything Greek, from religion, to its impact on America and the delicious cuisine. Sign up for the Hello, Houston! daily newsletter to get ...

This article follows our family as we visit the Ancient Agora of Athens. Plus, learn about the history of this iconic ...

Greece, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, has emerged as a top destination for travelers seeking diverse experiences. From the historical ruins of Athens to the pristine ...

Classics is the study of ancient Greek and Roman civilization, which laid the foundation of the western tradition in literature, philosophy, history, art, science and mathematics. Classics is thus not ...

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from the ...

In 1890, there were fewer than 100 Greeks living in the City of Lowell, but just 35 years later, Lowell was home to the third-largest Greek population in America — trailing only New York City and ...

Her long hair draped to the viewer’s right, a woman gazes slightly upwards and appears rapt in contemplation. Circling the colossal bust, we explore her high cheekbones, wide eyes, and her fierce, ...

This article is featured in the 2025 Freshman Special Issue. If you’re new to campus, you might look at the Greek letters on the sides of buildings up and down Webster Avenue and wonder what goes on ...