Ancient Humans of Arabia Lived in Lava Tube Caves, Study Finds
Aerial views show thousands of stone structures scattered across the Arabian peninsula. On the ground, ancient tools and fire pits lay near old lakes,...
Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Blood Pressure, Greek Study Shows
Looking at data spanning 20 years, Greek researchers found that people who consistently followed a Mediterranean-style diet had a lower risk of developing hypertension...
Greek Adoptees to Meet in Louisville for Third Annual Reunion
After the amazing success of the first two Annual Greek Adoptee Reunions in Nashville, TN in August 2022 and in their homeland of Greece...
Helen of Troy Fresco Shows Pompeii’s Love for Ancient Greek Stories
The newly uncovered fresco of Helen of Troy and several other impressive artworks depicting scenes from Greek mythology in Pompeii shows that the city's...
Lord Byron: The Romantic Poet Who Died for Greece
Lord Byron is one of the first and best-known philhellenes who actively participated in Greece’s War of Independence.
Olympiacos Wins Shoot-Out in Istanbul to Advance to European Semis
Olympiacos won the penalty shoot-out against Turkish side Fenerbache to book a place in the semi-finals of a UEFA competition for the first time...
Ancient Egyptian Pyramids and the Speed of Light Mystery
Some mysteries are likely never to be solved, indeed some are not meant to be. One of the most 'popular' mysteries known to us...
Ukraine PM Warns of World War Three if Russia Wins
Ukraine's Prime Minister has warned of a third world war if Ukraine is defeated by Russia, as he urged the US Congress to pass...
Countries Predicted to Win Most Medals at the Paris Olympics
With the 2024 Paris Olympics set to commence in just a few months time. sports analysts and experts are already offering their predictions for...
Elon Musk May Start Charging New Users of X
Elon Musk has said in a post on X that he is considering implementing a "small fee" for new users if they want to...
There’s More to Greek Cheese Than Just Feta
Cheese is an important part of Greek cuisine, and each region of the country has its own special version of the dairy product. While...
The Day The Dodecanese Joined Greece
The Dodecanese, the island archipelago which literally means ”The Twelve Islands”, officially joined their motherland of Greece on March 7, 1948.
The 5-Year-Old Boy From Crete with an IQ of 140
At just five years of age, young genius Nikolas Makrimanolakis from Crete already speaks and writes in English and spends his free time learning...
Ancient Skulls Found in Greece Show Signs of Complex Surgery
An ancient skull that was discovered recently by anthropologists in the Paliokastro area of the island of Thasos, Greece shows signs of complicated surgery.
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The Diakonia Center: America’s Mystras
With perhaps a bit of poetic license, The Metropolis of Atlanta’s Diakonia Center is, if not Mystras, then it is a Mystras-in-process.
Henry Miller and the “Light of Greece”
Henry Miller, one of the great American writers, was enamored with Greece and his favorite book he wrote is a travelogue of the country
Santorini Crowned “Most Beautiful Sunset Destination in the World”
The Greek island of Santorini was crowned recently by the travel website Bounce the destination with the most beautiful sunset in the world.
Kastoria: The Lakeside Gem of Northwestern Greece
Kastoria is a beautiful lakeside city in northwestern Greece famous for its fur and leather trade and its rich history that goes as far back as Byzantium
Exploring Nafpaktos’ Venetian Port and Fortress Transports You to Another Time
Nafpaktos is a picturesque town that is situated on a bay on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth in Western Greece.
The statue of Greek Goddess Athena in Mexico’s Guadalajara
A modern-age bronze statue of the ancient Greek goddess Athena has become a symbol of the city of Guadalajara in western Mexico.
10 Breathtaking, Little-known Greek Islands
The Greek islands are well-known for their natural beauty. Some of them are synonymous with summer vacations and are extremely popular tourist destinations worldwide....
Working from Paradise: Crete Launches Campaign to Entice Digital Nomads
Some weeks ago, the Region of Crete launched the first website in Greece to attract and help digital nomads to live and work from paradise
The Mystery of the Ancient Greek Statues Found in Italy
The mystery over the Riace Bronzes, two magnificent ancient Greek statues, remains, more than half a century after the day they were recovered off...
The History of the Ancient Greek City of Thebes
The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in the long pageant of Greek history; appearing in many of the age-old legends...
The Troubled German Poet Who Truly Worshipped Greece
Friedrich Hölderlin was an important German Romantic lyric poet whose great work managed to bridge the Classical and Romantic traditions in literature and poetry...
Stoicism: The Greatest Quotes of Ancient Greek Philosophers
Stoicism was one of the philosophical movements of the Hellenistic period, founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC
The Moment Ancient Greek Masterpiece Was Unearthed at Delphi
Delphi, Greece, 1894. Archeologists and workers pose in front of the magnificent statue of Antinous, which was unearthed near the Temple of Apollo in...
The Profound Consequences of the Roman Conquest of Greece
The Roman conquest of Greece is an integral part of the long and rich history of this proud nation. However, people mostly focus on...
Traditional Recipe for the Greek Sweet Bread Tsoureki
Tsoureki, or Greek sweet bread, is a favorite delicacy throughout the Christmas and Easter holidays in Greece. This traditional recipe for Tsoureki includes all...
Recipe: Imam Baildi aka Greek Stuffed Eggplants
Here's a traditional recipe of Imam baildi, aka Greek stuffed eggplants, a Greek favorite dish. Try it with our favorite olive oil: https://goo.gl/AJgSH2 from...
Special Greek Fricassee Recipe for Easter Holidays
In every corner of the Greek peninsula, and on practically every table, during the Easter holidays you will find the wonderful fricassee dish. Is...
Recipe: Zuchini Fritters Filled with Halloumi Cheese
These Greek Zucchini Fritters recipe filled with halloumi cheese will be a hit on the table and a great appetiser for your special occasion...