The Curious Story of Greek Strongman Gust Lessis
Greek strongman Gust Lessis first found fame after moving to the US in 1919. There, he performed feats of incredible strength before audiences at...
China Green-Lights Mass Production of Autonomous Flying Taxis
EHang, a vehicle maker, got the first-ever production certificate in China to produce self-flying taxis. These taxis are called EH216-S. They don't need a...
New Satellite Photos Show Hundreds of ‘Black Spiders’ on Mars
The European Space Agency's Mars Express has snapped the telltale traces of ‘black spiders’ scattered across the southern polar region of Mars.
Rather than being...
China Tells the US They Should Be ‘Partners Rather Than Adversaries’
China's leader Xi Jinping said the US and China should be “partners rather than adversaries” as he met with top American diplomat Antony Blinken...
DNA Analysis Redirects the Cradle of Indo-Europeans, Sheds Light on Proto-Greeks
A recent DNA analysis on 777 ancient genomes from across the so-called Southern Arc, namely Southern Europe and West Asia, redirects the cradle of Indo-Europeans...
15 Reasons to Visit Corfu, Greece
"Greece’s greenest island, Corfu, welcomes visitors with the sweet aroma of pine and lemon trees. In the mountainous interior myrtle and bay bushes fight...
Giant Squid Caught in Greece
A fish tavern owner in Evia, Greece caught a giant squid (kalamari) recently, which weighs 15 kg (33 lbs) a rare size for Greek...
Levissi: The Ghost Village in Turkey Once Home to 10,000 Greeks
The ghost village of Levissi (known today as Kayaköy) was once a bustling Greek village on the slopes of a hill in the district...
Hundreds of WWII German Bombs Unearthed at Athens’s Hellinikon
A total of 314 WWII German bombs have been discovered during work on a massive urban development project at the former airport complex of...
Germany Takes Aim at Greece for Not Giving Ukraine Patriot Systems
Germany has criticized its NATO allies Spain and Greece for not donating their Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine.
Kyiv has said it needs at least...
Is There Life After Death? Scientists on Both Sides of Eternal Question
Whether or not there is life after death has been widely debated for many centuries. Many people who have been declared clinically dead have...
108-Year-Old Greek Yiayia Prays For the Whole World Every Day
At 108 years of age, a Greek yiayia, or grandmother, named Anthi Katsouli stands in her yard every single day and prays for the...
Holy Wednesday: Greek Orthodox Recall Christ’s Anointing with Myrrh
Observations of the Great and Holy Wednesday by Greek Orthodox Christians during the Great Lent and the different traditional practices.
Ancient Greeks Were the First to Give Someone the Finger
The ancient Greek philosopher, Diogenes the Cynic, was most likely the man who invented "the finger" as an insult.
The historian of philosophy Diogenes Laertios...
Hot-Air Balloons: A Unique Greek Easter Spectacle
A tradition that Greeks have adopted for Easter is sending glowing hot-air balloons into the night sky in celebration of “Christ Resurrected”
Greek Women Who Make a Difference
Greek women are making a difference -- whether it's in the realm of politics, science, business, philanthropy or sport.
The Best Swimming Pools at Santorini Hotels
The island of Santorini in Greece has some of the best swimming pools the world over to offer as long as you know where to look.
Greece’s Dazzling Milos Island
Milos is a volcanic island, and is the south-westernmost island in the Cyclades group.
Six Magical Greek Destinations With No Cars
Greece is full of natural beauty, some of these famous greek destinations have remained pure and there is no way a car could reach them.
Top Mysteries and Strange Phenomena in Greece
If Mulder and Scully, investigators from the "The X-Files," were to visit Greece, would there be strange destinations for them to examine?
Diaporos: The Exotic Greek Island with Warm Waters All Year Round
Diaporos islet in Halkidiki, northern Greece, is like an exotic island, with crystal clear warm waters and no winds all year round.
Tinos: This Unique Greek Island Will Enchant You
The Greek island of Tinos is steeped in history and beauty and home to sacred religious and historic sites, as well as to history...
The Role of Slavery in Ancient Greece
Slavery in Ancient Greece was acceptable and common, as in most organized societies of the time, yet with differences between city states
Ancient Greek General Archytas Was Founder of Mathematical Mechanics
Archytas of Tarentum, who was born around the year 435 BC in what is now Taranto, Apulia, Italy, was another in a long line...
The Oldest Song Survived in Its Entirety Is Ancient Greek
The oldest song to have survived in its entirety is a first-century A.D. Greek tune known as the “Seikilos Epitaph.”
The song, the melody of...
Eupalinos Tunnel, a Masterpiece of Ancient Engineering on Samos, Greece
Even by modern standards, the ancient Tunnel of Eupalinos on Samos, Greece is considered a marvel of engineering and craftsmanship.
Built around 550 BC, it's...
When Athens Revolted Against Macedon’s Hegemony in Greece
Alexander the Great died unexpectedly in 323 BC, suddenly leaving his vast empire without a leader. Sensing a chance to break free of the...
The Questions Ancient Greeks Asked the Oracle of Dodona
The ancient Greek sanctuary and theater of Dodona, home to the oldest oracle, and located in Epirus, northwestern Greece, are part of a uniquely...
Vasilopita Recipe: Greek New Year’s Cake
The story of the Greek Orthodox custom of the vasilopita with the lucky coin inside begins in Asia Minor, and more specifically in the...
Five Easy Summer Recipes With a Greek Spirit
Multifaceted, bright, refreshing like the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, Greek cuisine has won millions of hearts all over the world.
Traditional Greek dishes along...
Loukoumades: Greek Fried Puffs Recipe
A traditional recipe for Loukoumades, the delicious Greek fried puffs with honey.