Greece
Ancient Greece
Was Helen Really to Blame for the Trojan War – or Just a Scapegoat?
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The outcome of Helen's relationship with Paris hardly needs to be repeated: the ten-year Trojan war and the destruction of the city.
Greece
Destruction of Syria's Chemicals Continues Off Crete
According to an official announcement by the UN Security Council, more than 60% of Syria's chemical weapons have already been destroyed.
The destruction of the chemicals takes place in international waters off the coast of Crete, between Greece, Italy and Malta, causing...
Greece
Greek Submarine Involved in the Destruction of Syria's Chemicals
A Greek submarine, frigates from Germany, Italy and Turkey, and other warships of the U.S. 6th Fleet take part in the Task Force-64 (CTF-64) that will escort and protect the U.S. flagship MV Cape Ray where the destruction of Syria's...
Environment
Greece on Red Alert for Destruction of Syrian Chemical Weapons
The campaign of dismantling the Syrian chemical weapons of Bashar al- Assad regime is underway, as it has been agreed between the U.S. and Russia. Ships from Denmark and Norway are transferring chemical weapons to an unknown destination in...
Greece
The 20 Events That Defined the Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence that begun in 1821 is full of memorable events, most of them bloody battles and heroic feats.
Environment
Haliacmon, Greece’s Stunning Longest River
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...
Greece
Mount Athos Ban on Women Steeped in History, Mystery
The peninsula of Mount Athos is home to twenty monasteries where only monks are allowed to live and only males are allowed to visit.
Greece
The Ten Most Beautiful Lakes in Greece
Lakes in Greece go under-appreciated because of the country's wealth of beaches and islands, but Greek lakes are surely enchanting and worth a visit!
Ancient Greece
The Best Ancient Greece Comedies Still Funny Today
Some things never change--and humor, luckily, is one thing that hasn't changed a great deal over time, as we can see today by the comedies of ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks were known for exploring a wide range of...
Archaeology
Ten of the Acropolis Museum’s Most Beautiful Exhibits
The Acropolis Museum located only 330 meters (1,000 feet) from the famed hill of the same name hosts some of the world's most important antiquities
Greece
Metsovo: The Greek Winter Gem of Lakes, Forests and Ski Resorts
Metsovo is a renowned mountainside town straddling the Pindus mountain range where Epirus converges with western Macedonia and Thessaly.
Standing at an altitude of 1,156 metres and overlooking a steep valley below, it ranks as one of the pre-eminent winter...
Greece
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.
Greece
Autumn on Mainland Greece at Its Best: Must Do Trips
A Must To Do Trip Visit Mailand Greece during Autumn and experienced at its best, because its beauty nature is magical at this season!
Environment
Samothrace: A Little Known Island Paradise in Greece
Samothrace is a little-known Greek island which boasts many breathtaking waterfalls and is surrounded by crystal clear waters.
Greece
Paxos: The Greek Island of Serene Beauty in the Ionian Sea
Paxos, also called Paxoi and Antipaxoi, offers another side of Greek culture, full of art, history, and stunning landscapes.