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Archaeology
The Unique Eccentricities of the Modern Greek Language
The Greek language hosts an incredibly diverse and rich linguistic history, with its roots stretching back thousands of years.
As one of the world's oldest languages still spoken, Greek has evolved over the centuries quite significantly. However, Modern Greek grammar...
Culture
“OK,” Is This Borrowed From the Greek Language, Too?
Ok, or okay, is one of the most frequently used words in the English language, but does it have a Greek origin?
One theory on the etymology of OK is that it was originally an acronym for the Greek phrase...
Ancient Greece
Middle Greek: The Language That Shaped Modern Greek
Middle Greek, also known as Medieval Greek, is the phase of the Greek language that bridges the Classical with the Modern Greek variety spoken today.
Middle Greek flourished and developed during the Eastern Roman Empire from the fourth to the...
Ancient Greece
Mathematics in Ancient Greece and Its Influence on Modern Science
Advances in mathematics that can be attributed to ancient Greeks are many and have profoundly shaped the scientific world as we know it today.
Let's take a look at ancient Greece, a place where the idea of zero was yet...
Culture
Growing Number of Students in China Learn Greek
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More and more students in China are learning Greek as around 10 universities offer Greek programs for undergraduate studies.
By Xu Yan
“The gorgeous Greek letters and enchanting scenery in Santorini drive me to learn Greek,” said Zisong Wen, a sophomore...
Archaeology
Rock Inscriptions in Greek Discovered on Mountain in Central Asia
Ancient Greek letters carved on rocks were recently discovered on a mountain in Tajikistan, a country in Central Asia.
The engravings in Greek writing in the Bactrian region of that area reads, "ΕΙΔΙΗΛΟ Υ…ϸΑΟΝΑΝϸΑΕ ΟΟΗ-ΜΟ ΤΑΚ-ΤΟΕ," which translates to “This...
Ancient Greece
How Byzantine Architecture Influenced the World
Despite relative obscurity in Western historiography, Byzantine architecture has had a profound influence across the world. The Byzantines, also known as the Eastern Romans, developed a distinctive architectural style that has continued to influence construction to this day.
Not limited...
Food
Five Greek Bakeries Not to Miss in New York
For Greeks living abroad, it becomes a constant desire to discover flavors that make them feel closer to home. Greek bakeries in New York serve that exact purpose—to enrich people’s lives with traditional delicacies they grew up loving.
New York's...
Greek News
Part of Isaac Newton’s Manuscripts Were Written in Greek
Many of Isaac Newton's precious notebooks, in which he worked out his theories about the world, were written entirely in perfect Greek.
Ancient Greece
Ares vs. Mars: What Seperates the Greek and Roman Gods of War?
The ancient Greek and Roman gods are often virtually indistinguishable, but the two neighboring Mediterranean civilizations perceived their respective gods of war, Ares and Mars, very differently.
Mars was a patron deity of Rome and was beloved by its people....