Benaki Close Ups: Dancing on the Acropolis 

Join Aliki Tsirgialou, Head of the Benaki Museum Photographic Archives, as she shares the life and work of famed Greek photographer Elli Souyioultzoglou-Seraidari, better known as Nelly's, through a series of iconic photographs. 
 

Cretan Bougatsa with the Hellenic Odyssey

Are you craving a delicious, traditional, home-cooked meal? The Hellenic Odyssey might be able to help! Founder Kelly Michelakis offers online cooking lessons and kindly shared one of her favourite recipes with us. Try it out and share your results with us! 
 

The Allure of Curses & Magic in Ancient Greece

Halloween? Samhain? Hocus pocus? While the ancient Greeks did not observe a variant of Halloween nor practise witchcraft the way we might imagine, magic was a part of life and fell under the broad spectrum of sacred rites. 
 

Thesmophoria: Women's Ritual in the Ancient World 

The third in our three-part ancient festival series, the Thesmophoria was unique because it was reserved for women. Read on to discover its agrarian roots, secretive nature, and how piglets played a role in its rituals. 
 

Painted Statues: Kids Painting Activity 

Did you know that ancient Greek statues have a surprisingly colourful history? Most were painted in strong and bright colours, including red, blue, black, green and yellow. Get creative and paint your own statue or you can purchase a kit from us featuring a 3D printed owl of Athena!