Lessons for Investors from John Calamos: Reflections from a Half-Century in the Markets
Commentary by John P. Calamos, Sr., Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer of Calamos Investments, the firm he founded in 1977.
For more than 50...
Cleopatra, Caesar, and a Temple in Egypt
The life and legacy of the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes, Cleopatra, has fascinated not only Europeans but also Arabs and Africans alike. Her...
Trump Reveals Plans for Second Term as US President
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has laid out his vision for a second term in thorough detail in his most in-depth and revealing interview...
Lemnos: Home to Greece’s Unique Desert
People who have not visited the beautiful Greek island of Lemnos may consider it a moonscape due to its arid terrain.
The Byzantines: Greeks, Romans, or Both?
Byzantine society was extremely diverse, encompassing Christian Greeks, Slavs, Armenians, Georgians, Coptics, and the Jewish populations, among others, but are the Byzantines considered Roman,...
Mysterious Roman Dodecahedron Defies Explanation
A mysterious, 12-sided Roman dodecahedron discovered in an amateur dig in Norton Disney, near Lincoln last year, has been baffling experts as it goes...
Cyprus Marks 20 Years Since EU Accession
On Wednesday, Cyprus and several other countries officially marked their membership of the European Union (EU) for 20 years, with the EU marking the...
10 Reasons to Visit Milos Island in Greece, the Home of Venus of Milo
Milos Island in Greece is a stunning destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and relaxed island vibes.
It is no...
Mykonos Marks May Day With Elaborate Display of Wreaths
Mykonos welcomed May Day with the traditional exhibition of wreaths that was a feast for the senses, offering a vibrant display of colors and...
6G Speeds Hit 100 Gbps, 500 Times Faster Than 5G Cellphones
The first high-speed 6G wireless device in the world was created by a group of Japanese businesses that can carry data at up to...
The Unique Beauty of Meteora, Greece
Meteora, Greece, is like no other place on Earth; indeed, in many ways, it looks as if it is on another planet, with its...
Winter Solstice Brings Longer, Brighter Days Ahead
The peoples of the world, or at least those in the Northern Hemisphere, look forward to the Winter Solstice, which marks the shortest day...
Greek Scientist Develops Pioneering 6G Technology
A Greek scientist is developing 6G technology after receiving a 2 million euro grant to pursue the project at Queen’s University, Belfast.
Education 2.0: Empowering Students in the Age of AI
The unprecedented and rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in a wide variety of fields and sectors is fundamentally transforming many aspects of our...
Greek Scientist Solves Mystery of Hindenburg Disaster
Greek scientist Konstantinos Giapis solved the mystery of the Hindenburg disaster in 1937, the largest aircraft ever built by mankind,
Video: Do Turks Hate Greeks and Vice-Versa?
Turks and Greeks are neighbors sharing a long history that goes centuries back, but the history of the two peoples is marred by a rivalry that today seems fabricated
The Best Places to Visit on Your First Trip to Greece
While planning your first trip to Greece, you may be overwhelmed with the many marvelous destinations the country has to offer.
Hydra’s Secret History and the Riddle of Its Name
I remember growing up on Hydra every summer in the 1980s, leaving my Salt Lake City, Utah home, to go to our family home...
The Unparalleled Beauty of Tzoumerka Cave in Greece
The cave in Tzoumerka, Epirus is one of the most impressive and most visited natural wonders of Greece and an ideal destination all year round.
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?
Calypso’s Canyon, The Green Paradise of Greece
Calypso's Canyon is a hidden treasure on mainland Greece which could make you forget that you're in one of the hottest countries of Europe.
Ten Must-Have Souvenirs From the Greek Island of Crete
Visitors to Crete always want to find just the right memories of Crete to take back home. Objects that tell a story of their...
Marble Pyramid Island at Keros Reveals Origins of Ancient Greece
Keros, the small, uninhabited Cycladic island south of Naxos, Greece, had one of the most important Cycladic settlements during the Bronze Age, reaching the peak...
The May Day Wreath and Its Roots in Ancient Greece
One aspect of modern May Day celebrations is the preparation of a flower wreath from wild flowers against a background of green leaves
Ancient Roman Emperors Who Loved Greece
Several prominent ancient Roman emperors loved Greece and did not keep it a secret. As the Roman Empire consolidated, Greek culture, literature, politics, philosophy,...
Afghanistan’s Ancient Greek City and the Mystery of its Demise
The ancient Greek city of Ai-Khanoum in Afghanistan was discovered by accident in the 1960s, but its demise has captivated historians and archaeologists for...
Plato’s Last Night Revealed in Scroll Buried at Mount Vesuvius
The final hours of one of history's most influential philosophers, Plato, are brought to light by newly deciphered passages from a papyrus scroll that...
Are Byzantine Monuments From Constantinople Being Covered up in Modern Istanbul?
The fate of Byzantine-era monuments in Istanbul, Turkey, formerly the Byzantine capital city of Constantinople, has been the subject of international debate, as Turkey's...
Toursi: The Greek Pickles
Pickles, kimchi, toursi: all names for one of the oldest known preparations. Pickles are a culinary tradition almost all over the world, thanks to...
Homemade Authentic Greek Baklava Recipe
Here's an easy and authentic recipe to make the Greeks' all-time favorite dessert, baklava.
Baklava is likely one of the most famous, yet controversial, Greek...
Gyros Street Tacos: Delicious Greek Mexican Fusion
When the most popular street foods of two of the world's most celebrated cuisines meet, the result is Churrasco-Style Gyros Street Tacos.