Excavations at Ancient Greek City of Amphipolis Yield New Discoveries
New discoveries have been made by an archaeological excavation in the Kasta Tomb and the Amphipolis archaeological site, which highlight the strategic character of...
On This Day in 1930 Constantinople is Renamed Istanbul, Both Greek Words
Built as Byzantium about 657 BC, then renamed Constantinople in the 4th century CE after Constantine the Great made the city his capital, the...
The Female Gladiators of Ancient Rome
In Ancient Rome, female fighters were known as "Gladiatrix" and were basically the equivalent of Roman male gladiators. However, instead of fighting other men,...
Greece Plans Major Overhaul of Air Force and Sale of Older Jets
Greece has announced a major overhaul of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) which essentially involves the decommissioning and sale of F-16 and Mirage 2000...
Massive ‘Devil Comet’ Heads Towards Earth During April 8 Eclipse
According to NASA, a rare and huge comet known as "devil comet' is expected to travel by Earth for the first time in 71...
The Balkan Wars in the Powder Keg of Europe
The Balkan Wars in 1912 and 1913 resulted in significant territorial realignments in the Balkans. The Ottoman Empire lost almost all of its remaining...
Serbia President’s Alarming Message of Upcoming Balkan Conflict
Aleksandar Vucic, the president of Serbia, warned of a potential confrontation on Tuesday by posting a gloomy message on social media about an unidentified...
The Mysterious Lost Civilization of Harappan
The mysterious Harappan civilization is considered the third oldest one in the ancient East after Egypt and Mesopotamia. It was located in the Indus...
Fortified Settlements Containing Ancient Open-Air Temples Found in Turkey
In Tunceli province, in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey, researchers found two forts and two 7th century BC new open-air temples.
This discovery is...
The Ferocious Wars of Alexander the Great’s Successors After His Death
The Wars of the Diadochi, or the Wars of Alexander's Successors, were a series of conflicts that erupted among the generals of Alexander the...
Mediterranean Gyros Pizza: A Greek Twist on a Favorite Dish
Pizza is one of the most beloved comfort foods in the world, and the classic dish is even better when crafted with Greek flavors.
Made...
Findings on Santorini Point to “Lost Island of Atlantis” Origins
The ancient lost city of Atlantis may indeed have been located on what is now known as the Greek island of Santorini.
Study Abroad in Greece: College Year in Athens
Greece's majestic landscapes, open-air cultural sites, and relative success with Covid-19 offer a unique opportunity for foreign students.
The Greek Immigrant who Created the Legendary Dove Bar Ice Cream
Dove Bar ice cream was created by Greek immigrant Leo Stefanos in Chicago, in 1956 bringing sweetness to the Windy City’s South Side.
Neanderthal Tools Found Near Mammoth Graveyard in UK
A 200,000-year-old "mammoth graveyard," with an accompanying cache of tools made by Neanderthal people nearby, was unearthed this past week in Swindon in the...
From Thermia to Kythnos: The Evolution of a Greek Island
The island of Kythnos in Greece, which has evolved immensely in the past few years, is also called Thermia (or Thermiá), at least since...
Stay in Ultimate Luxury on Mykonos, the Island that Has it All
Mykonos remains a hub of luxury tourism where international travelers can experience a slice of Grecian paradise.
Theodoriana: The Fairy Tale Greek Village with the Double Waterfall
The breathtaking village of Theodoriana, nestled in the Tzoumerka mountain range in Greece, looks like something out of a fairy tale.
Top Mythological Sites in Greece
There is something about Greece that sets it apart from many other holiday destinations across the globe; its mythological sites.
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.
River Cave Aggitis in Greece Among the Most Spectacular in Europe
The Aggitis river cave, is one of the largest and most spectacular river caves in all of Europe, it is located in northern Greece, near the city of Drama.
Greece’s Unknown Submerged Ancient Bridge
Greece is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, and the submerged bridge of Itea shows just that
What a Clinic Looked Like in Ancient Greece
The first realistic depiction of an outpatient clinic in ancient Greece is on a drawing on a small vase created in Athens around 470...
Hypatia: The Female Greek Philosopher Killed for Her Beliefs
Hypatia, one of the greatest philosophers of Alexandria, was admired for her groundbreaking ideas but was brutally murdered for them by Christian fanatics in...
League of Corinth: The First Time All Greeks United
The League of Corinth was an initiative of King Philip II of Macedon to unite all Greek city-states against the Persian Achaemenid Empire
Ancient Greek Statue of Woman Using “Laptop” Sparks Conspiracy Theories
A recurring conspiracy theory which has gone viral claims that an ancient Greek statue supposedly depicting a woman "using a laptop" is "proof" of...
When Exactly Is Atlantis Believed to Have Existed?
Plato's story of Atlantis is famously set a very long time ago in the past. The figure "9000 years before Solon" is thrown around...
The Bible’s First Translation Was in Greek
Originally written in Hebrew and Aramaic, the Bible is the most sold book in history, it first translation into another language was in Greek; the Septuagint.
Greek Gardoumbakia: Mini Kokoretsi Recipe
Greek gardoumbes, or gardoumbakia, are pieces of lamb organ meat wrapped in lamb intestines. It is a traditional Greek delicacy usually served on Easter....
Special Greek Fricassee Recipe for Easter Holidays
In every corner of the Greek peninsula, and on practically every table, during the Easter holidays you will find the wonderful fricassee dish. Is...
Tsoureki Rolls Recipe
Tsoureki Rolls, the raisins and cinammon filled Greek sweet bread rolls are usually prepared in Greece for Easter, but are great throughout the year....