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The Greek Sailor From Hydra Who Became War Hero in Argentina
A Greek sailor from Hydra named Nicholas Kolmaniatis, who would be known most of his life as Nicholas Jorge, became a war hero in...
Best Parks for a Green Escape in Athens
Although Athens is not known for its many parks, the Greek capital still has some unique places for a green escape.
Near the center in...
The Amazing Story of the Greek Community of San Andres, Peru
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People living in the small town of San Andres, Peru, have Greeks to thank for the fact that they exist today.
By Stratos Doukakis
Because of...
The Greek National Anthem and Its Meaning
The Greek National Anthem is one of the most recognizable and longest of all, written by the country's "National Poet" Dionysios Solomos
Thessaloniki Marks Anniversary of Liberation From Ottomans
It was October 26, 1912 when freedom bells rang in Thessaloniki, as the Greek army liberated the city from Ottoman rule. The city was...
The History of the Corinth Canal, Greece’s Suez
The Corinth Canal, one of the most important infrastructure works of the modern Greek State, was inaugurated on July 25, 1893. Many believe that...
Battle of Navarino: A Milestone in the Greek War of Independence
The Battle of Navarino, one of the most important battles in Greece’s War of Independence, took place on October 20, 1827.
It was on this...
Spending a Day in Plaka, the Oldest Neighborhood in Athens
Spending a day in the Plaka district in Athens is an experience that stays with travelers for a lifetime.
October 13th Marks Death of Macedonia’s Hero Pavlos Melas
October 13th is the day that marks the death of one of the most important defenders of Macedonia's struggle for freedom, the Hellenic Army...
When Greek Heroine Manto Mavrogenous Repelled the Turks from Mykonos
It was October 11, 1822 in the second year of Greece's War of Independence, when the Ottomans, attempting to invade the island of Mykonos,...