Virgo – The Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign
The Zodiac Sign of Virgo August 23 to September 22 6th sign of the zodiac Symbol: Maiden Element: Earth Ruling Planet Mercury Virgo is the largest of the 12...
Greeker Than The Greeks
Leo – The Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign
The Zodiac Sign of Leo July 21 to August 22 5th sign of the zodiac Symbol: Lion Element: Fire Ruling Planet Sun Leo is associated with fire, as are Aries and...
Cancer – The Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign
The Zodiac Sign of Cancer June 21 to July 22 4th sign of the zodiac June 21 to July 22 Symbol: Crab Element: Water Ruling Planet Moon In Astrology Cancer...
Pentecost – The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Pentecost (from the Greek ‘pentekostos’, meaning the fiftieth day) is a ‘moveable feast’ celebrated each year on the fiftieth day after Easter and ten days after the Feast of the Ascension of...
Gemini – The Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign
The Zodiac Sign of Gemini May 21-June 20 3rd sign of the zodiac May 21-June 20 Symbol: The Twins Element: Air Ruling Planet Mercury The star constellation of Gemini, located...
Growing Date Palms From Seeds
Back in 2014, I planted twelve date stones, four sprouted, of which two gave up the ghost, leaving me with two likely – looking specimens, on which I showered lots of tender loving...
Saint George – One of the Most Beloved Saints
Saint George was born a Greek in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, today’s Turkey; after his parents died he travelled to Nicomedia, an ancient Greek city in Asia Minor, where he joined the Roman...
10 Wacky Ancient Greek Tips on How to Live a Stress Free Life
Are you having trouble surviving the day to day trials and tribulations of life in the fast lane of modern living? We have a lot to contend with, our days see too...
April Fool’s Day – The Ancient Greek Origins
‘April Fools’ Day’ or ‘All Fools’ Day’, a day of practical jokes, hoaxes and pranks, falls on the first of April, the month which, incidentally, is named after the Greek goddess of...
The Plague of Athens 430 – 427 BC – First Recorded Epidemic
Once again the Greeks did it first but this time, it was not something to brag about, pandemics and epidemics have plagued society throughout history but the earliest recorded outbreak, the plague of...
