The Story of the Ancient Greek Metropolis of Syracuse
The ancient city-state of Syracuse (Συράκουσαι), was a Greek colony established on the eastern coast of Sicily. The city rose to prominence as a...
Why Greeks Roast a Whole Lamb on the Spit on Easter Sunday
The picture of a whole lamb slowly turning on the spit over charcoal and the smell that accompanies it spells Easter Sunday for Greeks.
Why Greeks Crack Red Eggs on Easter
Greeks have been cracking red eggs at Easter for centuries. The tradition, although it is also a fun game, is steeped in religious symbolism.
Has the Ring of Pontius Pilate Been Found?
A 2,000-year-old ring that was unearthed 50 years ago near Jerusalem may well have been worn by Pontius Pilate the man who was the...
Dimini and Sesklo: Greece’s Neolithic People May Have Destroyed Each Other
Were Greece's Neolithic Dimini people responsible for the violent conquest of the Sesklo people, or did the two settlements in fact live alongside one...
Holy Fire in Jerusalem: A Miracle or a Scam?
A Greek journalist who had argued that the miracle of the Holy Fire is a scam was acquitted recently by a Greek court following...
Christians in Jerusalem Celebrate the Holy Fire
Christians in Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre celebrated the arrival of the Holy Fire on Saturday.
The streets of the Old City are locked...
Special Greek Fricassee Recipe for Easter
In every corner of the Greek peninsula, and on practically every table, during the Easter holidays you will find the wonderful fricassee dish. Is...
Beloved Greek Actress Anna Panagiotopoulou Dies at 76
Beloved Greek actress Anna Panagiotopoulou who starred in some of the most popular series on television passed away on Saturday in Athens. She was...
The Ancient Greek Jesus Christ, Apollonius of Tyana
Apollonius of Tyana, an ancient Greek philosopher and miracle worker from the Roman province of Cappadocia who lived in the first century CE, is...
The Curious Story of Greek Strongman Gust Lessis
Greek strongman Gust Lessis first found fame after moving to the US in 1919. There, he performed feats of incredible strength before audiences at...
Vegan Diet Has Deep Roots in Traditional Greek Food
The vegan diet, which is a huge trend across the globe, has deep roots in traditional Greek food experts say.
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...
Greece’s Ten Best Scuba Diving Spots
Greece is a country with over sixteen thousand kilometers (9,942 miles) of spectacular coastline, which makes it perfect for scuba diving.
Cultivation of Cannabis was Legal in Greece Until 1936
The cultivation of cannabis in Greece for pharmaceutical purposes is now legal, as it was legal until 1936, the year it was prohibited
Bangor, Maine Will Illuminate Walkway in Honor of Greek Bicentennial
Bangor, Maine, which attracted many Greek immigrants, will honor them on the Greek bicentennial as a walkway will be lit in blue and white.
Greece’s Unknown Submerged Ancient Bridge
Greece is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, and the submerged bridge of Itea shows just that
Ten Must-Have Souvenirs From the Greek Island of Crete
Visitors to Crete always want to find just the right memories of Crete to take back home. Objects that tell a story of their...
Amazing Places in Greece That You Won’t Believe Are Real
Greece, a land of gods and nymphs, has a number of exquisitely beautiful places that appear to have come out of a fairy tale,...
Calypso’s Paradise: Gavdos, the Southernmost Greek Island
Gavdos is the southernmost Greek island, located to the south of its much larger neighbor, Crete.
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.
Greece’s Andros Island Beckons New York Times Readers
Greece's Andros Island, a pearl of the Cyclades archipelago, has been listed among the top 52 "most cherished" places in the world.
Gold and Silver Jewels Discovered at Ancient Temple in Greece
Gold and silver jewels were uncovered during excavations of the ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis in Evia, Greece.
Greek and Swiss archaeologists also...
Phaistos: The Palatial Mountain Fortress of Crete
The magnificent archaeological site of Phaistos where an imposing palace stood overlooking the Mediterranean for thousands of years is perhaps not as well known...
The Ancient Greek Woman Buried With Her Gold Jewelry
In 2018, Greek archaeologists uncovered a grave of an ancient noblewoman buried with her gold jewelry on the island of Sikinos.
Her name, according to...
Lost Ancient Greek Sky Map Discovered at Sinai Monastery
A map of the night sky created by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus was recently discovered at St. Catherine Monastery on the Sinai Peninsula...
Cleopatra, Caesar, and a Temple in Egypt
The life and legacy of the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes, Cleopatra, has fascinated not only Europeans but also Arabs and Africans alike. Her...
The Byzantines: Greeks, Romans, or Both?
Byzantine society was extremely diverse, encompassing Christian Greeks, Slavs, Armenians, Georgians, Coptics, and the Jewish populations, among others, but are the Byzantines considered Roman,...
Chicken Shawarma Stuffed Mushrooms: A Mediterranean Take
A Mediterranean version of stuffed mushrooms dishes would be the chicken Shawarma stuffed mushrooms recipe.
Chocolate Dipped Melomakarona Recipe
A spin of the traditional Melomakarona, the chocolate filled Greek Christmas cookies are a great dessert for the holiday meals.
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Loukoumades: Greek Fried Puffs Recipe
A traditional recipe for Loukoumades, the delicious Greek fried puffs with honey.
Recipe: Imam Baildi aka Greek Stuffed Eggplants
Here's a traditional recipe of Imam baildi, aka Greek stuffed eggplants, a Greek favorite dish. Try it with our favorite olive oil: https://goo.gl/AJgSH2 from...