Fossils of Largest Snake to Ever Live Discovered in India
Fossil vertebrae excavated during a mine dig in western India are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever existed, a creature...
Villa of First Roman Emperor Augustus May Have Been Found in Italy
A nearly 2,000-year-old building has been discovered in Southern Italy at a site with ancient Roman ruins buried in volcanic ash. The research team...
Lesser Known Ancient Greek City-States
While Athens and Sparta dominate history book pages, there are lesser known ancient Greek city-states that played an important role in the spread of...
Rapprochement With Turkey Reduced Illegal Migration to Greece, PM Says
The policy of rapprochement with Turkey had helped decrease illegal migration flows, Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said from Lesvos.
“Greece is one of...
The River Of Gold in British Columbia
The Fraser River in British Columbia has been a source of placer gold for more than 160 years and it has been a meeting...
How Ancient Greek Knowledge Was Saved by the Islamic Golden Age
The Islamic Golden Age was a period during which science, literature, geometry, astronomy, and other fields of knowledge flourished from the eighth to the...
Cycladic Islands in Greece ‘Threatened by Surge in Tourism’
Tourism development in the Cycladic islands of Greece, and in particular Sifnos, Serifos and Folegandros, threatens the islands’ integrity, a recent report by Europa...
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...
Ancient Greeks Built Ramps for Disabled in Public Buildings
The use of ramps for people with disabilities is an ancient Greek innovation that experts have recently confirmed.
Kea Island: The Unsung Jewel of the Cyclades
Kea, called Tzia by most Greeks, is the closest Cycladic island to the Greek capital city of Athens
Robert McCabe’s Vanishing Mykonos
Visitors to Mykonos will have the opportunity to travel back in time for free at outdoor public spaces of the island during September and...
Greek Man Devotes Life to Feeding the Hungry
Konstantinos Polychronopoulos, founder of charity "The Other Human," works tirelessly feeding the hungry in Greece in the wake of disasters.
Fisherman on a Mission to Save the Kaiki, Greece’s Iconic Fishing Boat
In 2007, the European Union announced a new policy to bring a balance between fishing resources and all the related activities surrounding it, including...
Archaeologists Find New Treasures at the Temple of Artemis in Evia
Archaeologists have discovered new findings in the Temple of Artemis, which is located east of Amarynthos in Evia, central Greece.
Perfect Spots for Walking in Downtown Athens
The many fascinating views of the Greek capital, Athens, are better appreciated and enjoyed if walking down its streets at a relaxed pace rather...
Five Castles to Visit in Santorini
The most famous cliff all over the world, the Caldera of Santorini is a place worth seeing at least once. Nothing compares to the...
Folegandros: An Unspoiled Greek Island Paradise
Folegandros is for those who are looking to experience a more simple and unforgettable Greek island vacation
Naxos, Greece’s Island of the Gods
Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades island group, and although it is comparatively unknown relative to Greece's many other idylls, it is...
Nymphaio, the Fairy-Tale Village of Northern Greece
Nymphaio is a stunning village, often ranked amongst the most beautiful, located just outside Florina in West Macedonia, Greece.
A Magical Getaway to the Greek Island of Halki
Halki island is a haven of peace and natural remedy for anxiety. Its emerald waters, its history and culture are unique features.
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...
Semolina Halva Recipe
Here's a traditional recipe fro the delicious Greek desert Halva with Semolina.
Ingredients
250ml sunflower oil
14oz – 400gr semolina flour
5lb – 700gr sugar
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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...
Mediterranean Chicken Salad Cups: The Perfect Summer Bites
Summer meals can be a tricky choice, especially after a long day at sea under the sun, when we are looking for dishes that...
Recipe for Kourabiedes, Greece’s Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Kourabiedes are some of the most famous Greek Christmas cookies. They are a kind of shortbread cookie. Perfectly sweet and satisfying, they are filled...