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Ancient Greece
The Incredibly Diverse – And Healthy – Diet of the Ancient Greeks
The diet of the ancient Greeks is fascinating for so many reasons, and they had impressively varied eating habits.
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Story Behind the Word “Sycophant”
We all know about the great richness of Greek words and how they have been influential in so many other languages. Speaking about the Greek origin of a word is familiar to most people.
However, in the case of the...
Ancient Greece
8 Secret Workout Tips from Ancient Greek Athletes
Whether you were hoping to drop a few pounds or build that summer six-pack, ancient Greek athletes can give helpful pointers about getting in shape.
Try these handy workout tips to wash away your guilt and lower the lbs. Handed down...
Greece
The Fig — An Iconic Greek Fruit Since Ancient Times
Figs, an iconic Greek fruit, belong to the category of the most nutritious foods and they have at least nine recognized medicinal qualities.
Greek News
Figs Grow as Winter Heatwave Rages on in Greece
Figs, an iconic summertime fruit in Greece, have begun to grow again near the city of Nafplio in the Peloponnese, flourishing in this winter's record-breaking high temperatures.
With weather so warm that Greeks have been flocking to the beach in...
Ancient Greece
The Incredibly Diverse – And Healthy – Diet of the Ancient Greeks
The diet of the ancient Greeks is fascinating for so many reasons, and they had impressively varied eating habits.
Culture
Leaving the City of Crisis for the Village of Figs: Marinos' Story
Marinos Tousert is another young graduate who left Athens in the midst of the economic crisis and relocated to his village in order to get a job at his family's fig business. These last years, Marinos has been living in...