In Greek mythology, the Thebes sphinx combined the head of a woman, body of a lion and wings of an eagle. Sphinxes often featured on grave markers as guardians of the tomb. This was found at Monte Cagnolo, outside Lanuvium, near Rome. Dated around AD 120–140. The British Museum

First depiction of the Trojan horse. 675 BC Found on Mykonos Island, Cyclades, Greece (1961).

Greek Bronze Medallion with inlaid White Glass; depicts goddess Athena wearing the head of Medusa (200–150 BC), it was found in Thessaloniki, Greece. – Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Greece.

Statue of Theseus Athens, Greece. Theseus was a divine hero and the founder of Athens from Greek mythology. The myths surrounding Theseus, his journeys, exploits, and friends, have provided material for storytelling throughout the ages.

– The Wrath of Achilles (1881) by Louis Édouard Fournier.

– Europe’s Oldest Monument The Palace of Knossos on Crete is Europe’s oldest palace, built over 4,000 years ago during the peak of the Minoan civilization.

- Plato’s Burial Site Discovered in Athens A new discovery suggests Plato may have been buried in a private garden at the Academy in Athens, near a shrine to the Muses. If confirmed, it could provide valuable insights into his life and legacy. greece-is.com/news/italian-r…

Recent excavations in Pompeii have revealed exceptional frescoes depicting Helen of Troy and Apollo, painted shortly before the 79 CE eruption of Mount Vesuvius. These findings illuminate the intricate interplay of Greek mythology and Roman visual culture.

– A Nereid riding a sea monster The best known of the Nereids were Amphitrite, consort of Poseidon; Thetis, wife of Peleus and mother of the hero Achilles; and Galatea, a Sicilian figure loved by the Cyclops Polyphemus. Hellenistic Greek gold medallion 3rd century B.C.

Sagalassos, Pisidia Anatolia (Ἀνατολία)

“The typical Greek city was noisy, crowded, and busy, but it had a beauty of its own: white marble buildings gleaming in the sun, statues of gods and heroes at every turn, and marketplaces alive with color and conversation.” – Will Durant, The Life of Greece.

- Plato's Republic Title page of the oldest manuscript of Plato's Republic. Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale, Gr. 1807.

– The Library of Celsus, one of the most magnificent structures of the ancient city of Ephesus, was among the major libraries of antiquity, notable for its grandeur and cultural significance, though smaller in size compared to the Library of Alexandria & the Library of Pergamum.

– Alexander the Great, by Pierre Puget. Location: Greek and Roman Art Wing, Louvre Museum, Paris, France.

– Statue Discovered at Cleopatra’s Tomb Allegedly Reveals the Egyptian Queen’s True Face. Dr. Kathleen Martinez’s archaeological team uncovered a white marble statue at Cleopatra’s tomb, which some experts believe shows the queen’s real face. The discovery includes other

“The name ‘Hellenes’ suggests no longer a race but an intelligence, and the title is applied rather to those who share our culture than to those who share a common blood.” – Isocrates, Panegyricus, Section 50

The Legendary Shield of Achilles The shield of Achilles, immortalized in Homer’s Iliad, stands as one of the most iconic artifacts of ancient Greek mythology and literature. Spanning 134 lines of exquisite description, this artifact is not merely a defensive weapon but a

“The soul never thinks without a picture.” — Aristotle

From thinkers and warriors to the battles that shaped its soul, Hellas unveils Greek civilization from the struggle against Persia, through the golden age of philosophy, to its fall under Alexander the Great and his destined march eastward. My first book, هيلاس, is now published!

The Derveni crater. Treasure of Thessaly, Macedonia, Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum. A unique large crater of ancient Greek art. Discovered in the village of Derveni, late 4th century BC. The crater's interior reveals a complex language of ancient Greek craftsmanship.