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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’s President Alarming Message of Upcoming Conflict in the Balkans

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...

Scientists Solve 20,000-Year Mystery of Eurasia Human Migration

Scientists claim to have discovered the place where early humans resided in the midst of their migration from the African continent to Eurasia, solving...

Greece Marks Departure of First Death Train for Thessaloniki Jews

Greece marks on March 15 the anniversary of the departure in 1943 of the first train from Thessaloniki taking Jews to Auschwitz death camp.

The Japanese Ship That Saved Greeks During the Smyrna Catastrophe

The story of the Japanese ship that saved Armenians and Greeks from genocide after the Smyrna Catastrophe was the theme of a Tokyo lecture.

The Worst Year Ever to Be Alive in History

The volcanic explosions of the year 536 caused researchers to state recently that that year was definitively "the worst year to be alive."

Greece Pledges to Eliminate Coal Earlier than Planned

Greece committed to becoming a clean energy leader at the Leaders Summit on Climate, promising to eliminate coal earlier than planned.

The Diakonia Center: America’s Mystras

With perhaps a bit of poetic license, The Metropolis of Atlanta’s Diakonia Center is, if not Mystras, then it is a Mystras-in-process.

Monastiraki: Bargaining for the Past at Athens’ Flea Market

Monastiraki Square is one of the most vibrant areas of the Greek capital, and its flea market is at the center of this charming...

10 Breathtaking, Little-known Greek Islands

The Greek islands are well-known for their natural beauty. Some of them are synonymous with summer vacations and are extremely popular tourist destinations worldwide....

Must-Watch Movies Filmed on Greek Islands

If you dream of going to Greece or have just returned from a journey to the land of azure waters and the gods, there are 10 must watch movies filmed in the Greek islands that will  take you there.

The Legend of Corfu’s Mouse Island

Pontikonisi, also known as "Mouse Island," is a Greek islet located at the entrance of Halkiopoulos lagoon in Corfu. The islet is better-known for hosting...

Ten Majestic Aegean Sea Churches in Greece Dedicated to the Virgin Mary

There are a large number of Aegean churches throughout Greece Some humble and unpretentious here is a list of the most majestic.

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.

Five Reasons to Visit the Greek Island of Serifos

Serifos is a small, picturesque Greek island of about 75 square kilometers and is located in the Cyclades island chain.

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.

Humus Ntakos: Recipe

An original recipe for authentic Cretan ntakos with homemade humus

Phyllo Wrapped Feta Cheese with Truffle Honey Recipe

A traditional Greek appetizer, phyllo-wrapped feta cheese with truffle honey is easy to make and offers a delicious rich flavor.

Loukoumades: Greek Fried Puffs Recipe

A traditional recipe for Loukoumades, the delicious Greek fried puffs with honey.

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...