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Greek Feasts and Rituals on Display in Bulgaria Photo Exhibition

Photographer John Demos’ decades-long work documenting Greek ‘panigiria’ – traditional celebrations – is being exhibited in the Bulgarian capital. Greek photographer John Demos has been involved in a ...
Greek Reporter

How Riddles Shaped Myth, Philosophy, and Religion in Ancient Greece

In Ancient Greece, riddles were crucial cultural elements, present in myth, religious practices, and philosophical thought.
KPBS

Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...
LAist

Rituals are important to human life — even when they seem meaningless

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Growing up in Greece, Dimitris ...
NPR

Rituals are important to human life — even when they seem meaningless

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas about his new book, Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living. Growing up in Greece, Dimitris Xygalatas remembers ...