Greek Civilization

A Family Tour of Crete and Athens

On a family tour of Greece, the writer followed the small footsteps of some of ancient mythology’s biggest fans.

By Reif Larsen

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How to Throw a Greek Summer Party

According to Maria Lemos, the founder of the Athens boutique Mouki Mou, it’s all about “philoxenia,” a love of one’s guest.

By Sophie Bew

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7 Queer Icons From the Ancient World They Don’t Teach in School

When an Irish poet and an English illustrator set out to dust off Greco-Roman tales with homoerotic undertones, they were not hard up for options (or for overtones, for that matter).

By Maggie Lange

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Jewelry Inspired by What Was Under Their Feet

Designs from the Greek archaeologists who founded the Ysso and Polina Ellis collections were influenced by their discoveries.

By Marco Arguello for The New York Times