One of the most famous nations associated with Ancient Israel in the Bible are the Philistines. Today, one of the most famous nations associated...

Italy's Crotone football team has legions of dedicated fans who proudly hail the team's Greek origins in their chants and banners.

Was Christ really born on December 25? The question of the correct dating of Christmas is an issue that has lingered in the minds...

The life of the great Athenian general Themistocles is fairly well known, as the low-born leader was lauded even in his time for his brilliance in the battles against the Persians at Salamis and Marathon.

The Arvanites, descendants of people who came to Greece from what is now Albania in the Middle Ages, have their own distinct language and...

It sounds like a gigantic plan, but, as some conservationists say, bringing in large species of herbivores like elephants to Europe could help mitigate the...

Antiparos is a small Greek island in the southern Aegean, in the central Cyclades, and it is home to the oldest cave in Europe

Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, still untouched by tourism growth. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between Kos and Tilos. The island extends over a surface of 41 km and its coastline is 28 km long.

Greece is known for its beautiful summers, but travel in the country is beautiful no matter the season -- you just need to know where to go!

Located in the Ionian sea, Lefkada is a stunning island, even by Greek standards. It connects to the mainland by a small bridge and...

Meteora, Greece, is like no other place on Earth; indeed, in many ways, it looks as if it is on another planet, with its...

In Mykonos, the wind blows all year-long. This is the reason why its windmills have become the island's iconic landmark.

For over 2,300 years, researchers and historians are trying to find the Alexander the Great Tomb, something that remains one of the world's greatest mysteries

The modern world often looks to the ancient past for the roots of its ideals, and among those celebrated by ethical vegetarians and vegans...

Some oracles actually shaped life in Ancient Greece

A 23,000-year-old wall discovered at a Cave in Greece, is believed to be the world's oldest known human-made wall and one of the earliest...

Aspasia was born in Greece in the fifth century BC. She and Pericles, the great general and politician, fell deeply in love. By Yvonne Korshak What...

The origins of ancient Greek coins found in Israel are clearer after a new study traced much of their silver to Athens and territories...

Kalitsounia is an amazing cheese-filled sweet pastry traditionally made on the Greek island of Crete. Here's our authentic recipe: For the filling: • SWEET MIZITHRA OR...

Here's an easy and authentic recipe to make the Greeks' all-time favorite dessert, baklava. Baklava is likely one of the most famous, yet controversial, Greek...

These Greek Zucchini Fritters recipe filled with halloumi cheese will be a hit on the table and a great appetiser for your special occasion...

The flavorful and nutritious Mediterranean Chicken Pasta recipe combines elements of the culinary tradition of both Italy and Greece.