Odysseus

Mount Olympus, the mythical home of Zeus and the ancient Greek gods, is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status as Greece seeks to protect its tallest mountain

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Mount Olympus, the mythical home of Zeus and the ancient Greek gods, is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status as Greece seeks to protect its tallest mountain

Snow remains on the upper slopes of Mount Olympus in northern Greece on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Covered in snow for much of the year and often shrouded in mist, Mount Olympus has guarded Greece for as long as people can remember. For the ancient Greeks, it was more than a mountain—it … Read more

Is The Odyssey Real? Greece discovers 3,000-year-old sanctuary of legendary Trojan War hero Odysseus World News

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Is The Odyssey Real? Greece discovers 3,000-year-old sanctuary of legendary Trojan War hero Odysseus World News

The ruins of the Holy Land of Ithaca, where archaeologists have discovered evidence of a long-standing cult associated with Odysseus. A remarkable archaeological discovery on the Greek island of Ithaca has reignited one of history’s oldest debates: Did the story of Odysseus stem from reality? Excavations at a site known as the “Homeric Academy” have … Read more