Greece

In the turbulent years following the conquest of Constantinople in 1204 during the Fourth Crusade, a number of newly-born Latin and Byzantine Greek states emerged. These states were established to fill the power vacuum left by the shattered and...

The ancient mystery of the great sound quality at the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus has finally been solved, researchers posit.

The mass-produced Liberty ships that played a significant role during WWII eventually helped Greece become the world's leading maritime power. Although British in concept, the design was adopted by the United States for its simple, low-cost construction. Mass-produced on an...

The fireships were a weapon of necessity used by the skilled sailors of the Greek navy to a devastating, asymmetric effect during the Greek War of Independence.

Greece's rich history of traditions comes alive during the Carnival season, a time when ancient customs and modern celebrations come together. Among these, the Carnival of Naoussa has a special place. It highlights the depth of Greece's cultural heritage...

Nestled in the heart of Greece's rugged landscape lies the Haliacmon River. Known to modern Greeks as ''Aliakmonas'', this river has been the nation’s silent witness. Have you ever wondered what stories the longest river in Greece could tell...

According to the legend, the Pleiad known as Maia gave birth to Zeus' son Hermes in a cave near the lake Dasios on Mount Ziria near the village of Trikala. Also known as Mount Kyllini or Mount Cyllene, this mountain...

An ancient giant statue has been lying on its back for centuries on a hill on the scenic Greek island of Naxos.

Nestled between the stunning Mount Pelio and the Pagasetic Gulf in the Aegean sea, Volos is a picturesque city known for its tsipouro.

Many outside of Greece believe that Mount Olympus—like Atlantis—is a myth that exists only in Greek mythology, Greek journalist and director Athina Krikeli said recently. Krikeli, who has lived in the United States for the past twenty-five years and has...

Aristotle Onassis was one of the most famous Greeks in the entire world in the 20th century, a visionary and one of the richest men

A tiny church in Greece's Peloponnese dating back to the 11th or the 12th century is a miracle of nature, and for the faithful, a sign of God’s power. Religious pilgrims and sightseers alike come to visit Saint Theodora near...

From artificial intelligence to renewable energy systems, technology in Greece has seen significant advancements over the past few years with more set to come in 2024. Through a mixture of Greek initiative and foreign investments from tech giants, the next...

The "Odontotos" railway in Greece, one of the few surviving cog railways in Europe, travels across the country and over and through its spectacular mountains. People in many mountainous countries in Europe and beyond are used to cog, or "rack,"...

The story of Alexandros Iolas, Greece's greatest art collector, reads, appropriately, like a Greek tragedy.