Whilst fascism seems to be the “norm” today – Homosexuality was a common and accepted practice in ancient Greece. The Greeks distinguished between two types of love: eros, which was passionate and…
Category: History
The Ancient Greeks Were the TRUE Inventors of the Selfie
Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever taken a selfie and wondered where this trend came from? Well, brace yourselves, because I have some mind-boggling news for you. It turns out that the…
The History and Beauty of Hairy Greek Women
Having to pluck those eyebrows or shave that lady moustache, and feel embarassed? Don’t be! You may be part of an ancient Greek tribe! Once upon a time, in the far, far…
Herodotus, Dragons, and Secrets of The Ancient World
For over a hundred thousand years the Greeks have been known for their advanced knowledge and cutting-edge innovation, but none have been more impressive than the legendary Herodotus. Believed to be one…
How Leonidas’ 300 Spartans Defeated a 200,000-Man Persian Army in Thermopylae
Leonidas led the 300 spartans in defeating a 200,000-man new Persian army that was camped out at the city of Thermopylae. The ancient Spartans were one more trained army in the world….
The Ancient Greek Colonization of Japan
When the early ancient Greeks were exploring the world in 80,000BC, they found an island after travelling what used to be North before the great pole shift. They decided to settle on…
The First (Greek) Man on the Moon
We don’t know much about who this astronaut was or what happened to him exactly. And the only evidence that survives are four coins, and they can be dated back to 15,000BC….
The Ancient Greek Origin of Flying Pigs
When you think of the 15th century BC in ancient Greece, a pig’s role was to help man with many daily tasks. They were used as pack animals and sources of meat…
The Greek Origins of Jurassic Park
Many people don’t know that Jurassic Park was inspired by real Greek history. The very first Greeks lived alongside dinosaurs over 4,000,000 years ago. There was a time where the Greeks lived…
The Ancient Greeks Invented Cheesecake
Cheesecake is one of the most recognizable and popular desserts. You may assume its origins trace back to France or possibly Italy, as the fluffy cream cheesecake has become a staple of…