World Leaders Call for De-Escalation Between Israel and Iran
Following a report from two US officials on Friday morning that a missile strike by Israel had hit targets in Iran, international leaders around...
The Wealthy Anti-Aging Influencers in Search of Eternal Youth
Growing older is a difficult reality we all must face, with greying hair, sagging skin, and a general lapse in energy, aging can be...
Fossils of Largest Snake to Ever Live Discovered in India
Fossil vertebrae excavated during a mine dig in western India are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever existed, a creature...
Villa of First Roman Emperor Augustus May Have Been Found in Italy
A nearly 2,000-year-old building has been discovered in Southern Italy at a site with ancient Roman ruins buried in volcanic ash. The research team...
Lesser Known Ancient Greek City-States
While Athens and Sparta dominate history book pages, there are lesser known ancient Greek city-states that played an important role in the spread of...
Rapprochement With Turkey Reduced Illegal Migration to Greece, PM Says
The policy of rapprochement with Turkey had helped decrease illegal migration flows, Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said from Lesvos.
“Greece is one of...
The River Of Gold in British Columbia
The Fraser River in British Columbia has been a source of placer gold for more than 160 years and it has been a meeting...
How Ancient Greek Knowledge Was Saved by the Islamic Golden Age
The Islamic Golden Age was a period during which science, literature, geometry, astronomy, and other fields of knowledge flourished from the eighth to the...
Cycladic Islands in Greece ‘Threatened by Surge in Tourism’
Tourism development in the Cycladic islands of Greece, and in particular Sifnos, Serifos and Folegandros, threatens the islands’ integrity, a recent report by Europa...
Ancient Humans of Arabia Lived in Lava Tube Caves, Study Finds
Aerial views show thousands of stone structures scattered across the Arabian peninsula. On the ground, ancient tools and fire pits lay near old lakes,...
Rock Inscriptions in Greek Discovered on Mountain in Central Asia
Ancient Greek letters carved on rocks were recently discovered on a mountain in Tajikistan, a country in Central Asia.
The engravings in Greek writing in...
Minoan Language Linear A Linked to Linear B in Groundbreaking Research
The ancient Minoan language known as "Linear A," long untranslated, may finally be deciphered with the help of the internet.
The Best Thrift Stores and Vintage Shops in Athens
Fashion lovers have long hunted for special clothing items and accessories at vintage, secondhand, and thrift stores, but the practice has only recently become a trend.
Exploring the Magical River Cave of Maara in Drama, Greece
When you arrive at the entrance of the Cave of Maara you will be enchanted by ancient platanus trees lining the Aggitis river.
Greek Merchant Mariner Recalls Bermuda Triangle UFO Sighting
The Greek merchant marine radio operator has an indescribably strange and unforgettable experience while working in the Bermuda Triangle.
Dionysios Solomos: The Greek Poet of Liberty
Dionysios Solomos, born on the island of Zakynthos in 1798, is rightly regarded as the National Poet of Greece for writing "Imnos eis tin...
Ten Things to Do in the Picturesque City of Chania, Crete
The picturesque seaside city of Chania is located in western Crete and it features a well-preserved historical center as well as a modern city.
Greece’s Unique Delta of the Mornos River Under Threat
The wetlands surrounding the Mornos River in Central Greece are home to a unique and threatened ecosystem.
By Lia Mageira
After the construction of the Mornos...
Palatial Villa for Rent in Corfu Boasts Island’s Aristocratic Past
Villa 1870 is a truly unique rental on Corfu, Greece encompassing the island's aristocratic past combined with all the modern facilities required for the...
Mykonos Airport Dazzles After €25 Million Renovation
The €25 million renovation of Mykonos airport carried out by Fraport Greece was inspired by traditional Aegean architecture
Top Ten Souvenirs from Greece
With so many Greek souvenirs to choose from throughout your travels in the country, let's be sure that you purchase the best ones to...
Explore Greece With Joanna Kalafatis’ Greek Travel Guide
Many Greek travel guides have been written over the years to help tourists navigate the wonderful country of Greece. However, some areas of the...
The Mystery of the Ancient Greek Statues Found in Italy
The mystery over the Riace Bronzes, two magnificent ancient Greek statues, remains, more than half a century after the day they were recovered off...
The History of the Ancient Greek City of Thebes
The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in the long pageant of Greek history; appearing in many of the age-old legends...
The Troubled German Poet Who Truly Worshipped Greece
Friedrich Hölderlin was an important German Romantic lyric poet whose great work managed to bridge the Classical and Romantic traditions in literature and poetry...
Stoicism: The Greatest Quotes of Ancient Greek Philosophers
Stoicism was one of the philosophical movements of the Hellenistic period, founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC
The Moment Ancient Greek Masterpiece Was Unearthed at Delphi
Delphi, Greece, 1894. Archeologists and workers pose in front of the magnificent statue of Antinous, which was unearthed near the Temple of Apollo in...
The Profound Consequences of the Roman Conquest of Greece
The Roman conquest of Greece is an integral part of the long and rich history of this proud nation. However, people mostly focus on...
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...
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...
Recipe: Galaktoboureko, the Most Beloved Greek Dessert
Here's a traditional recipe for the Greek dessert galaktoboureko, aka Greek milk, or custard, pie.
Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine,...
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.