Aristophanes

In the rich history of ancient Greek culture, comedy shines as a vibrant example of literature and theater that deeply shaped the world of art. Originating from the joyous celebrations in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and...

Socrates is commonly cited as the most influential of ancient Greek thinkers and is arguably a significant founder of Western philosophy, but why do accounts written about him by his contemporaries vary so much? The first unusual thing about Socrates...

Rice is one of the most important foods worldwide, with everyone aware of its value all over the globe, but this pearly white cereal took a long time to become part of ancient European cultures, with many years passing...

Some things never change--and humor, luckily, is one thing that hasn't changed a great deal over time, as we can see today by the comedies of ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks were known for exploring a wide range of...

There are many ancient Greek gods in mythology, representing all aspects of human life and various concepts. There is Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, Apollo, the god of of music and dance, Ares, the god of war, and Poseidon, the...

When one hears about "the longest word," whatever language it is, absurd adjectives or ancient names of forgotten princes come to mind. Surely not a recipe; but as often happens, the Greek language surprises us once again. By Giorgio Pintzas...

The ancient Greek play, Lysistrata, became a trending topic in the US after protesters called for a sex strike in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Calls for a nationwide sex strike were gathering...

The ancient Diolkos, the cobblestone roadway for transporting ships from the Corinthian Gulf to the Saronic Gulf, is now being restored.

The Hellenic Art Theatre, is proudly presenting Aristophanes' play "Ecclesiazouses" (Women in Parliament) from May 13 until June 5, at the Greek Theater "Mantouridion" at the Greek Cultural Centre. Written in 390BC by Aristophanes, "Ecclesiazouses" is an ancient Athenian comedy,...

The Greek Community of Toronto celebrates 150 years of operation, by putting on two theatrical plays featuring the groups “Nefeli” and “Ellinakia” (Little Greeks). The group "Nefeli," under the guidance of director Nancy Athan-Milonas, will present an adaptation of "Lysistrata"...