Most people who visit Meteora do so for a day, joining a tour that ticks off a few of the monasteries in one go. And that’s great for those who only have a little time to spend exploring Greece! How incredible that we live in a time when we can visit something so monumental without […]
The Acropolis of Athens has always been so much more than a hill with impressive buildings on it. It was the cultural heart of ancient Athens, where performances were held, sacrifices and votive offerings made, festivals and rites of passage enacted. It tells the story of the Ancient Greek people better than anything else. In […]
Αθηνά (ath-ee-NA) Athena was one of the most important members of the Ancient Greek Pantheon. She is the battle strategist, advisor to Zeus, and, being the goddess of Wisdom among other things, the sensible one among the gods. Her worship was widely spread throughout ancient Greece, and festivals in her honour were common and impressive! […]
Folklore has been an integral part of Romanian culture for many centuries. Most of the country is made up of rural communities, leading to a strong traditional culture and a love for storytelling. Romanian mythology is vibrant and often scary, full of blood-sucking creatures, vicious and fickle lovers, and bloody battles. Not to mention great […]
Rather than existing to scare naughty children and warn people away from all things dark and watery, like many ancient mythologies, Greek monsters mainly exist as an enemy for gods and heroes to battle. They are often hybrids, and many of them are terrifying females. In ancient Greek myths, mythological creatures exist in the past, […]
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Hungarian castles are full of stories and historic importance. They’re some of the best places to visit in Hungary if you want to experience the country’s rich past and learn about the influences on contemporary Hungarian culture. These castles and palaces, spread across Hungary, often also have museums where you can learn more about Hungarian […]
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