I got completely bogged down on Nauplion, Greece, for a funny reason: it's not ancient Greek, so I don't have as much to say about it! Nevertheless, it's a wonderful and picturesque city, and I took a lot of great photos there. So let me just share those with you with minimal commentary, and let you explore the city along with me!


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I've created a Facebook Fan Page connected to my Mythology Trivia Quizzes.

Every day or so, I update my status with a bit of mythology trivia, and/or a link to a great Greek mythology resource or piece of art. Not too many status updates so I don't spam my followers. But you might want to Like this so you can get a bit of Greek mythology on your ( Read more... )

My Greek Mythology Trivia Quizzes have gotten a major overhaul. These are trivia quizzes covering Greek gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and hubris, and a few other topics.

I realized that not everyone has a classics MA under their belt, so the questions were too tough! Therefore, I've revamped them in a few ways:

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So who is this guy in my avatar, anyway? It's Polykleitos' Diadoumenos, a statue by one of the most influential sculptors in antiquity. Click the link to learn all about this beautiful statue and its legacy!

I've gone a little crazy. There's a new feature on Squidoo that lets us create ten-question quizzes. Of course, I had to create some Greek mythology quizzes. Fresh off the press:

Easy Greek Mythology Quiz

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I've been looking forward to making this page. The Sanctuary at Epidaurus not only has a gorgeous and well-preserved Greek theater, it is a beautiful place, a fitting sanctuary for the kind and healing god Asklepios ( Read more... )

Yep, on a roll again. Here is my visit to the Palace of Tiryns, a bronze age citadel built around the time of the Trojan War. Includes photos, a little bit of archaeology, recommended links and more.


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5th May 2005
After a long hiatus, I've started uploading my Greece Travel Diary again!

The latest stop on the tour is the Palace of Mycenae, home of Agamemnon, the king who led the expedition of Greeks (or pre-Greeks) against the Trojans in the legendary Trojan war.

(Link to Diary and Photos of Mycenae)

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Homebuying has been quite an odyssey, and will keep me busy a little longer. Right now I'm flushing out the Augean Stables!

In the meantime, let me point you to my other Greece-related lenses, each focusing on one topic:

The Trireme Olympias: Reconstruction of an Ancient Greek Warship

Aeschylus: Father of Greek Tragedy

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