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...
Nashville Parthenon Turns Blue for Greek Independence Day Commemoration
In its fourth annual celebration of Greek Independence Day in Nashville, Tennessee, the US branch of the Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy and President...
Secret NASCAR ‘Moonshine Cave’ Discovery May Confirm Conspiracy Theory
legendary NASCAR North Wilkesboro speedway's mythical secret moonshine cave, created during the prohibition era, may have been found, proving very dedicated conspiracy theorists right.
The...
Kinds of Kindness: Trailer of Lanthimos’ New Film With Emma Stone Released
The first trailer for Kinds of Kindness, the next film helmed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone, has been released. The movie will open...
African Dust Cloud Blankets Greece
A dust cloud from the African continent blew over the eastern Mediterranean, shrouding large swathes of Greece in a haze. On Thursday, the phenomenon...
Greeks of Puerto Rico: A Small But Vibrant Community in the Caribbean
The Greek diaspora can be found thriving across the world. Indeed, the Greeks of Puerto Rico have established a small but high-spirited community on...
Flying on a Hot-Air Balloon Over Crete’s Stunning Lasithi Plateau
The amazing experience of flying with a hot-air balloon over the Lasithi Plateau in Crete. The Plateau is an ancient lake bed, surrounded on...
The Greek Priest Building Schools in Africa
Father Antonios Mutyaba is not your usual Greek priest. He is responsible for the education of hundreds of children in Uganda, East Africa.
Collapse of Antarctica’s “Doomsday” Glacier to Dramatically Raise Sea Levels
Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, referred to now as the "Doomsday" glacier, may melt in three years, causing sea levels to rise dramatically.
Experts warned at a...
Is the Boat Found on Mount Ararat Noah’s Ark?
When a giant boat was apparently discovered about 2000 meters above sea level on Mount Ararat in 1959, speculation began to arise over whether...
On This Day in 1966 Dimitri Tsafendas Killed the Architect of Apartheid
When Dimitri Tsafendas killed the architect of apartheid South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd on September 6, 1966, the courts decided it was an...
Top Five Beach Bars You Must Visit in Greece
When summer rolls around in Greece people beat the heat by flocking to beach bars to enjoy a "frappe" coffee next to the indigo blue sea.
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...
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...
The Four Beautiful Seasons of the Olive Groves of Greece
Olive oil is one of Greece's most historically and culturally significant exports. Throughout the seasons, olive trees change.
Samaria Gorge: Hiking on the Island of Crete
Hiking jaw-dropping Samaria gorge is extremely popular, and it is easy to see why as it takes visitors through a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Paxos: The Greek Island of Serene Beauty in the Ionian Sea
Paxos, also called Paxoi and Antipaxoi, offers another side of Greek culture, full of art, history, and stunning landscapes.
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.
Pastitsio Recipe, aka Greek Oven-Baked Pasta
Pastitsio is a traditional and famous Greek pasta dish topped with ground beef and bechamel sauce.
Ingredients
For the minced meat
21 oz / 600 gr ground...
Three Tasty Greek Yogurt Recipes to Try at Home
Treats made from Greek yogurt can add an interesting and tasty dimension. Once hard to come by outside of Greece, the country’s famed yogurt is now...
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....
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...