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Why Did Ancient Greeks Recline to Eat and Drink?

Kline (Greek Ανάκλινδρο) was a type of furniture used by the ancient Greeks in their symposia and by the Romans in their slightly different convivia. Surviving images on countless works of art, including pottery, frescoes, wine cups, and sculptures, frequently...

The Rules of an Ancient Greek Symposium

An ancient Greek symposium was a wine-drinking banquet that took place after a meal, with one of many purposes being the introduction of young people into aristocracy through debating, plotting, and boasting. At these banquets, which were underlain by certain...

What Happened at an Ancient Greek Symposium

The symposium was one of the most important aspects of ancient Greek culture, as it served as an essential setting for discussions, revelry, and debates among some of the most prominent figures in Greek antiquity. Symposium, or "συμπόσιον" in Greek,...

History Of Winemaking In Greece Added To European Cultural Routes

The history of winemaking in Greece will be included in the Council of Europe's Cultural Route known as Iter Vitis –  Les Chemins de la vigne.

Finding Your Soulmate, the Ancient Greek Way

How did people in Ancient Greece view love? What did the greatest thinkers of antiquity say about the eternal quest of finding a soulmate?

Ancient Greek Diet Featured at Yale University Symposium

Yale University is hosting a symposium on April 19th to 20th introducing the philosophy and significant health benefits of the ancient Greek diet. “Ancient Greek Cuisine: Back to the Future” seeks to re-examine how ancient Greek cuisine and the Mediterranean...

Special Greek-Canadian Meeting Talks 21st-Century Migration

Migration in the 21st century will be the topic of discussion at a special symposium to take place on Saturday in Toronto. The Hellenic Canadian Academic Association of Ontario (HCAAO), under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in...

Cyprus Hosts Mediterranean Archaeology Seminar

The Anastasios G. Leventis Foundation will host an international symposium in Nicosia to discuss  the protection of cultural and archaeological heritage of the Mediterranean region. The main purpose is to present,evaluate and review the effectiveness of the existing legislation for...

European Ombudsman Diamandouros Chairs Symposium in Istanbul

European Ombudsman Prof. Nikiforos Diamandouros chaired a symposium held in Istanbul on Friday, January 27. The topics for discussion included the experiences of the EU countries and the plan to establish the Ombudsman institution in Turkey. The symposium was also...