Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond
In the wake of Daniel Craig's last appearance as James Bond, competition to fill the role has been on the rise, and former Bond...
Athens Municipality Plans Monument Honoring Victims of Train Crash
A decision has been made by the Athens Municipal Council to move ahead with the creation of a monument for the victims of the...
Archaeologists in Search of King John’s Lost Treasure
Researchers from the West Norfolk and King’s Lynn Archaeological Society (WNKLAS) are on a hunt to find King John’s missing treasure.
King John, born in...
Who Invented Crucifixion?
The form of execution known as crucifixion is most closely associated with Jesus Christ. It was the form of execution by which he was...
Living on a Yacht in Greece: The Magic of Island Hopping
How is it living aboard a yacht in Greece? British expatriates Tony and Tessa Cross have spent years doing it while crisscrossing the Aegean.
By...
Greece’s Meteora and Pindos Designated UNESCO Global Geopark
The Meteora Pyli Geopark was designated part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks network as of Thursday, becoming one of the now 213 Geoparks located...
Ancient Statue of the God Apollo Uncovered at Philippi, Greece
Students at the archaeological site of Philippi, northern Greece uncovered a marble head of a statue believed to belong to God Apollo, the Ministry...
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 Was Renamed Istanbul, Both Greek Words
Built as Byzantium around 657 BC and then renamed Constantinople in the 4th century CE after Constantine the Great made the city his capital,...
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,...
Distrato: Greece’s Magnificent Mountain Village That Keeps Growing
Distrato is an exquisite mountainous village in Greece that has managed to remain unknown to the majority of travellers.
As we all know, Greece is...
The Battle of Marathon Saved Western Civilization 2,500 Years Ago
In September of the year 490 BC, just 42 km outside of Athens, an army of brave Greeks saved their city from the invading Persian army.
The Charming Winter Beauty of Samarina, Greece
Nature, local traditions, history, and the environment entwined — this is what can be found in the famous mountain village of Samarina, one of...
There’s a Complex History of Skin Lighteners in Africa and Beyond
An estimated four out of 10 women in Africa use skin lightening products, a risky process that dates back to ancient times.
How the Greek Language Was Preserved by Orthodox Martyrs During Ottoman Rule
The Greek language survived almost 400 years of Ottoman rule due to the Greek Orthodox Church, which protected and taught the language.
Singer Recreates Grandfather’s Lost Music from 1930s Greece
Lorrie Doriza recently released an album of songs she lovingly re-created from her grandfather's long-lost sheet music.
Agora Modiano, a Next Generation Food Market in Thessaloniki
Agora Modiano, the largest food market in Thessaloniki, is a must-see destination shaping the new gastronomic face of the city. A history rich with...
The Uknown Greek Island Onassis Almost Bought
Even today, travelers to Greece can still find many hidden treasure destinations which retain their almost unspoiled beauty, such as the island of Trizonia.
The Sweet History of the Oldest Bougatsa Shop in Chania, Crete
In Chania, the famous Iordanis has been baking fresh Bougatsa - the Greek sweet filo pastry - since 1922.
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...
Samothrace: A Little Known Island Paradise in Greece
Samothrace is a little-known Greek island which boasts many breathtaking waterfalls and is surrounded by crystal clear waters.
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...
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...
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...
Mediterranean Chicken Salad Cups: The Perfect Summer Bites
Summer meals can be a tricky choice, especially after a long day at sea under the sun, when we are looking for dishes that...
Loukoumades: Greek Fried Puffs Recipe
A traditional recipe for Loukoumades, the delicious Greek fried puffs with honey.
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...