Greece

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...

Dionysios Solomos, born on the island of Zakynthos in 1798, is rightly regarded as the National Poet of Greece for writing "Imnos eis tin Eleftherían," ("Hymn to Liberty"), the first two stanzas of which became the national anthem of...

As an extremely popular archaeological hotspot, the Acropolis saw a monumental surge in tourism over the summer months in an upward turn for the travel sector post-Covid as reported by CNN. After years of pandemic-induced declines in tourist numbers across...

During the Christmas season, Greece is filled with the delicious aroma of sugary-sweet traditional Greek desserts, floating out from houses and bakeries as people prepare for the holiday season. Featuring traditional Greek flavors like nuts, citrus, spices like cinnamon and...

In winter, roasted chestnut street stalls are a common sight in Greek cities. The sellers have small, portable braziers, heaps of roasted chestnuts ready to sell in paper cornets, and yet more that are still roasting. Dimitris, a twenty-year-old selling...

Stelios Kazantzidis -- who died in 2001 --was the voice that contained the pain and desire of post-war, poverty-stricken Greece.

The "Greek Philosopher" app gathers more than six hundred of the most profound words of wisdom from the major schools of ancient Greece and delivers them straight to you on your cell phone. Based on original sources, this work is...

Neanderthals and early humans are now believed to have inhabited Naxos 200,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought.

Karagiozis is the main character of Greek shadow puppet theater shows, and has been a constant for generations of children in Greece. 

What is the history of ice cream, the perfect summertime treat, in Greece?

Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine, and Greek desserts are no exception to this rule. Classic Greek flavors such as orange, cinnamon, honey, and sesame make Greek sweets some of the most delectable in the world. Revani:...

When tourists visit the Greek Island of Santorini, they are often surprised by the unique traditional dishes that are served by the locals at tavernas and restaurants.

Skyros, the southernmost of the Sporades, is not among the better-known Greek islands, but it has a devoted following of visitors who come back year after year, drawn by its many unique features. In Skyros, green and blue coexist in...

The Arctic Monkeys are coming to Greece, and fans are eagerly awaiting a thrilling musical experience! With early bird tickets for the long-awaited concert sold out within five minutes, it’s clear that music-loving fans across the country are eager...

Liberty Ships, first built during World War II,  transformed the Greek shipping industry. By Lia Mageira “Your safety altogether depends upon the sea.” Xenophon, 4th century BC, Greek historian and philosopher. During World War II, between 1941 and 1945, a total of 2,711...