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The king of the gods in the ancient Greek pantheon had a notorious reputation for sleeping around, so it should come as no ...

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While it doesn't have nearly as many as the previous episode, Creature Commandos episode 5 does have a handful of exciting ...

Greek mythology is filled with treats that will give you an unforgettable watch with all the epic battles and mind-boggling quests. As fans are raving about The Odyssey coming to the big screen, it ...

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At least eight people - including a child - have drowned after a speedboat carrying migrants capsized in the Aegean Sea during a chase with a Greek patrol vessel. The coastguard said the boat's ...