Divers Can Now Explore Four Ancient Shipwrecks in Greece
Four stunning ancient shipwrecks off central Greece can now be explored by amateur divers, the Ministry of Culture announced recently.
The shipwrecks at the sites...
US Congress Approves $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine and Israel
The US Congress has approved a $95bn (£76bn) foreign aid package that includes military support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
The Senate on Tuesday evening...
Craco: The Greek Ghost Town in Italy’s Magna Graecia
Craco, a ghost town in Italy, located in the province of Matera about twenty-five miles inland from the Gulf of Taranto, was once inhabited...
Venezuela Looks to Crypto to Bypass US Sanctions
Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA, is looking to crypto as a means to bypass new sanctions placed on it by the US, Reuters reported.
The...
The Worst Year to Be Alive?
Determining which year in human history was the worst to be alive is subjective and there are many contenders for the top post.
Among them...
Turkey’s Suppression of the Kurds Fuels a Deadly Armed Conflict
Kurds are often denied equal access to political representation, economic resources and cultural freedoms in Turkey. Since the 1980s, Turkey has been engaged in...
Ancient Theater of Thassos, Greece Restored With Shiny White Marble
After eleven years, the ancient theater of Thassos, one of the oldest in Greece, reopens to the public in mid-May, following the completion of...
Armenian Genocide: The Mass Murder of Christians in Turkey
The Armenian Genocide, the systematic mass murder and expulsion of 1.5 million ethnic Armenians carried out in Turkey and adjoining regions by the Ottoman...
Antarctica Volcano Spits $6000 Worth in Gold Every Day
An active volcano in Antarctica is shooting $6,000 in gold dust into the air every single day, NASA’s Earth Observatory revealed last week.
The volcano...
The Byzantine General Who Challenged the Emperor
After the tremendously successful reign of Basil II, the eleventh century signaled a turn of fortunes in a far more negative direction for the...
Study Says Humans May Live to Be 130 by the End of the Century
A recent study suggests that it may be possible for human beings to live to the age of 130 by the end of this...
Frappe or Freddo: The Battle of the Famous Greek Iced Coffees
Frappe and Freddo are more than just iced coffee drinks in Greece. They are a way of life! Drinking iced coffee all year round...
The Legend of the Last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine Palaiologos
In 1453, the Ottomans seized Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire and the life of its last emperor, Constantine Palaiologos.
Antikythera Island: The Peaceful Paradise at the Edge of the Aegean Sea
The isolated Greek island of Antikythera, lying at the edge of the Aegean Sea between Crete and the Peloponnese, is like paradise.
“Karavaki,” the Tradition of Decorating Boats—Not Trees—at Christmas
The tradition of the ''Karavaki,'' which is Greek for ''small boat,'' is deeply rooted in the folkways of a country with a symbiotic relationship with the sea.
Is This What Alexander the Great Really Looked Like?
Dutch photographer and digital artist Bas Uterwijk has been shining a light on what iconic figures from history might have looked like in real...
The Best Trail Running Routes in Greece
Greece has no shortage of impressive mountain ranges, resplendent beaches, and diverse terrains, making it one of the best destinations for trail running.
Trail running...
Explore the Island of Spetses, Close and Yet So Far From Athens
Just a two-hour ferry ride away from Athens, the island of Spetses is a well-known destination for a fabulous weekend getaway.
What Not to Miss at Delphi and the Surrounding Area
Let's take a look at some of the top things to do on your trip and some of the reasons why you will need more than a day in Delphi.
Corfu: Everything You Need to Know About the Idyllic Greek Island
Corfu is one of Greece's most beautiful and storied islands. It shares its name with its city, Corfu, the capital of the Ionian Islands.
How to Experience Athens on a Budget of €10 a Day
Now that you have arrived in Athens, how do you enjoy all that the ancient city has to offer on a budget? It might be easier than you think.
Greece: The Summer Capital of The World
A favorite tourist destination, Greece has become known as the summer capital of the world, and not without good reason.
Royal Navy Names Submarine after Greek King Agamemnon
The Royal Navy's latest Astute Class submarine built by BAE Systems - due to be launched later this year - has been officially named...
Ancient Greeks Invented World’s First Telecommunications Device
The hydraulic telegraph, invented by the ancient Greeks, had the capacity to send long-distance messages as early as the fourth century BC.
The ingenious apparatus...
Ancient Greek Theater of Dodona Being Restored to Former Glory
The ancient Greek sanctuary and theater of Dodona located in Epirus, northwestern Greece, are part of a uniquely historic site in the country, home to...
Greeks of Cappadocia Left Indelible Mark on History
The Greeks of Cappadocia, in central-eastern Anatolia, created their own flourishing culture in ancient times that thrived for millennia.
The Oldest Shipwreck Ever Discovered Is at Dokos Island, Greece
The 4,200-year-old shipwreck off the tiny island of Dokos near Greece's Hydra is believed to be the oldest shipwreck ever discovered.
The wreck, located about...
Dune’s House of Atreides is Named in Honor of an Ancient Greek King
Dune: Part Two, like the first installment is making a big impact in the world of cinema. According to figures released this month, the...
Traditional Recipe for the Greek Sweet Bread Tsoureki
Tsoureki, or Greek sweet bread, is a favorite delicacy throughout the Christmas and Easter holidays in Greece. This traditional recipe for Tsoureki includes all...
Recipe for Kourabiedes, Greece’s Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Kourabiedes are some of the most famous Greek Christmas cookies. They are a kind of shortbread cookie. Perfectly sweet and satisfying, they are filled...
Recipe: Imam Baildi aka Greek Stuffed Eggplants
Here's a traditional recipe of Imam baildi, aka Greek stuffed eggplants, a Greek favorite dish. Try it with our favorite olive oil: https://goo.gl/AJgSH2 from...