Greek culture
Ancient Greece
Why We are All Greeks: Three Times the World Adopted Greek Principles
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"We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religions, our arts have their root in Greece," Percy Bysshe Shelley.
By Demetri Kantarelis, Ph.D. Professor, Assumption University
"Hey, we are all Greek!" I mean that, figuratively, we, all inhabitants of Earth,...
Ancient Greece
Pompeii Skeleton Proves Greek Culture Thrived in Ancient Rome
Greek culture was thriving in ancient Rome a skeleton discovered recently in Pompeii, the Roman city which was completely destroyed after the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD, proves.
The discovery was made in the necropolis of Porta...
Diaspora
Greek Culture Celebrated in Melbourne, Sydney Festivals
Thousands of Greek culture and cuisine enthusiasts flocked the Antipodes Greek Festival in Melbourne this weekend, February 24 and 25.
Culture
Most Common Greek Gestures and Their Meaning
Greek people are known for their vivid expression of emotions, among which various gestures occupy a special place.
A sign of gratitude or insult, agreement or question, their unique diversity in many ways reflects this vibrant culture. Knowing these gestures...
Culture
Ancient Greek Antiquities Showcased in China Exhibition
A new exhibition showcasing ancient Greek antiquities opened at the Hunan Museum in Changsha in Central China's Hunan Province on Tuesday.
"The Greek: From Agamemnon to Alexander the Great," exhibition features a rare glimpse of Greek civilization for Chinese visitors.
A...
Greek News
The Greeks of Early Texas
In the tales of Texan history, many would not expect a Greek presence. Alas, they are wrong. In the colorful mosaic of Texan history, a tale of the Greek experience unfolds.
This is woven together by the threads of enduring...
Ancient Greece
Philoxenia: The Roots of Greek Hospitality
The ancient Greek value of hospitality which ranked at the top of the list of virtues, and still lives on today in Greece, is “philoxenia”
Diaspora
Summer University on Greek Language, Culture to be Held in Boston
The 10th International Summer University Greek language, culture, and mass media program will take place in Boston from May 28 to June 2, 2024.
The program is organized by The Laboratory for the Study of Social Issues, Mass Media and...
Culture
Cavafy Archive Opens to Public in Athens
The Onassis Foundation announced the opening of the Cavafy Archive, a significant cultural site in downtown Athens, to the public. Dedicated to the renowned Greek poet Constantine Cavafy (1863-1933), the archive began welcoming visitors today on November 22, 2023...
Greece
The 20 Most Common Greek Last Names
If you're in a crowd in Greece and shout "Mr. Papadopoulos," the most common surname in Greece, chances are that at least one man will turn his head.