The warship of the Ancient Greeks
The trireme was capable of sustained speeds of around six knots and on a good day, the oarsmen – rowing for 6–8 hours – could propel the ship between 80 to 100 kilometres, or 50 to 62 miles.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Greece
The PARTHENON
The Parhenon stands atop the Acropolis , a hill rising above the centre of Athens, and is regarded as one of the great wonders of the ancient world.
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The Acropolis
In the early 19th century Britains’s Lord Elgin removed one of the caryatids which is now in the British museum.
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The Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire occupies a special place in the collective consciousness of the West, at once a dark star on
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South Spain Recipes – Urta Con Verduras
Serves four people. Serve half a side of fish to each person, accompanied by a crisp green salad.
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