Built in the third century B.C., the theater could hold thousands of people attending ancient Greek performances and later gladiatorial games. The structure is built out of rock and is designed so ...

Credit: Carole Raddato, CC BY-SA 2.0 One of the most enduring art forms from ancient Greece is that of theater. Greek tragedies and comedies are a touchstone for understanding ancient Greece’s culture ...

Inspired by the Greek capital's long history of democracy, countless cities across the world have adopted the name of Athens as their own.

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The most successful Athenian playwright was Sophocles, who won so many Greek theatre competitions that he became a big celebrity. There were three types of plays – comedies, tragedies (which ...

Tania Tsanaklidou, the Greek singer whose voice and emotional depth have left a lasting mark on some of the most beloved songs of the modern Greek repertoire, will perform at the Rialto… for Android ...

The Directors of Scena Theatre continue their 37th Season in DC with a powerful classical drama ... Artistic Director Robert McNamara is excited to stage another Greek classic — modernized with ...

Like tragedy, ancient Greek komoidia, the word from which we get "comedy," eventually ... while giving the play a clear structure, left less than ample room for the type of genius that comic theatre ...

After a full morning on foot exploring the medieval town of Rhodes, largest of the sun-baked Dodecanese islands, amid a ...

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Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou has been named the Best Balkan Athlete of the Year for 2024, marking a historic achievement for Greece. The Olympic gold medalist, who is also the reigning World ...

Illinois boasts a rich cultural tapestry with world-class architecture, renowned museums, diverse art galleries, vibrant ...