Depicted on a tetradrachm, the Olympian Dionysus was the god of wine ... The symposium was, however, more than just a dinner party. The distinctive Greek customs observed on such an occasion ...

It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, theatre, and celebrations. Archaeologists found it in the Reggio IX area of the ancient Roman city.

Back in the ’90s, the Greek side of my husband’s family would frequent a Greek restaurant in Salt Lake City. My in-laws were chummy with the owner, George. One of our favorite dishes was ...