15 Reasons to Visit Corfu, Greece
"Greece’s greenest island, Corfu, welcomes visitors with the sweet aroma of pine and lemon trees. In the mountainous interior myrtle and bay bushes fight...
Giant Squid Caught in Greece
A fish tavern owner in Evia, Greece caught a giant squid (kalamari) recently, which weighs 15 kg (33 lbs) a rare size for Greek...
Levissi: The Ghost Village in Turkey Once Home to 10,000 Greeks
The ghost village of Levissi (known today as Kayaköy) was once a bustling Greek village on the slopes of a hill in the district...
Hundreds of WWII German Bombs Unearthed at Athens’s Hellinikon
A total of 314 WWII German bombs have been discovered during work on a massive urban development project at the former airport complex of...
Germany Takes Aim at Greece for Not Giving Ukraine Patriot Systems
Germany has criticized its NATO allies Spain and Greece for not donating their Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine.
Kyiv has said it needs at least...
Greece to Hand Over Olympic Flame for Paris 2024
After its journey through Greece for 11 days, the Olympic Flame will be handed over to the delegation of the "Paris 2024" Organising Committee...
The Role of Slavery in Ancient Greece
Slavery in Ancient Greece was acceptable and common, as in most organized societies of the time, yet with differences between city states
China Releases World’s First Moon Atlases
China has reached a new frontier within lunar exploration and scientific research with its release of the world's first complete high-definition geologic atlases of...
Researchers Find Evidence That Brains Are Getting Bigger
A new study suggests our brains might be growing larger over time. This finding could prove useful in fighting memory loss as we age.
Researchers...
Ancient Greek General Archytas was Founder of Mathematical Mechanics
Archytas of Tarentum, who was born around the year 435 BC in what is now Taranto, Apulia, Italy, was another in a long line...
Greece Boasts One of the Oldest Oak Trees in Europe
An ancient oak tree in northern Greece is believed to be among the oldest surviving tree of its kind in Europe.
Ancient Cemetery Discovered Under Street in Larnaca, Cyprus
An ancient cemetery was found as a result of anti-flooding works in the city of Larnaca, Cyprus.
Dating back to the 12th century BC, but...
The Greek Food Trucks Taking Over the Streets of New York
Any visitor to New York City has probably noticed the many food trucks offering inexpensive, tasty fare to New Yorkers looking for a quick...
The Mysterious Lake of Agios Nikolaos, Crete
Lake Voulismeni (Greek: Λίμνη Βουλισμένη) is an ancient lake located in the center of the city of Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete.
NASA on Mission to Metal-Rich Asteroid Psyche
NASA is on a mission to explore a Greek-named asteroid called 16 Psyche that boasts enough gold to make every person on Earth a billionaire.
Ancient Greece Meets Anglicanism at London’s St. Pancras New Church
The St. Pancras New Church is a Greek Revival church in the Bloomsbury/St. Pancras neighborhood in London. Even though its name suggests otherwise, it...
Historic Dimitsana, the Pride of the Peloponnese in Greece
Dimitsana is a delightful medieval village, located in Arcadia on the Peloponnese in southern Greece just three hours by car from Athens.
The picturesque village...
Hydra Offers History and Stunning Beauty in Complete Serenity
Hydra has long been a destination for artists, musicians, and free spirits inspired by its stunning natural beauty and vibrant port town.
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.
A Greek Vacation Dilemma: The Ionian Islands or the Cyclades?
With the coming of winter soon, it will be time for hopeful travelers to face one of the most pleasant dilemmas in planning next...
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...
Explore Greece With Joanna Kalafatis’ Greek Travel Guide
Many Greek travel guides have been written over the years to help tourists navigate the wonderful country of Greece. However, some areas of the...
The Oldest Song Survived in Its Entirety Is Ancient Greek
The oldest song to have survived in its entirety is a first-century A.D. Greek tune known as the “Seikilos Epitaph.”
The song, the melody of...
Eupalinos Tunnel, a Masterpiece of Ancient Engineering on Samos, Greece
Even by modern standards, the ancient Tunnel of Eupalinos on Samos, Greece is considered a marvel of engineering and craftsmanship.
Built around 550 BC, it's...
When Athens Revolted Against Macedon’s Hegemony in Greece
Alexander the Great died unexpectedly in 323 BC, suddenly leaving his vast empire without a leader. Sensing a chance to break free of the...
The Questions Ancient Greeks Asked the Oracle of Dodona
The ancient Greek sanctuary and theater of Dodona, home to the oldest oracle, and located in Epirus, northwestern Greece, are part of a uniquely...
Divers Can Now Explore Four Ancient Shipwrecks in Greece
Four stunning ancient shipwrecks off central Greece can now be explored by amateur divers, the Ministry of Culture announced recently.
The shipwrecks at the sites...
Royal Navy Names Submarine After Greek King Agamemnon
The Royal Navy's latest Astute Class submarine built by BAE Systems, due to be launched later this year, has been officially named Agamemnon, after...
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....
Chocolate Dipped Melomakarona Recipe
A spin of the traditional Melomakarona, the chocolate filled Greek Christmas cookies are a great dessert for the holiday meals.
In a bowl
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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...