Greece
Giannis Antetokounmpo: “We Always Felt Like, and Were, Greeks”
Greek NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo visited the Greek President's mansion on Friday, along with his mother Veronica and brother Alex, who just received Greek...
Home Computer Pioneer and Tireless Inventor Clive Sinclair Passes Away
Clive Sinclair, the British inventor and entrepreneur who brought affordable computers into people's homes in the 1980s, died on Thursday at the age of...
King of Insta Hushpuppi Among the Worlds’ Biggest Fraudsters
Ramon Abbas, a Nigerian social media influencer known to his followers as "Hushpuppi," has been paying for his luxury lifestyle with organized crime. Abbas--who...
Iris, the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow
Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, also served as a messenger of the gods. Although now a little known member of the pantheon,...
Life for the Disabled in Greece a Constant Struggle
When your only method of movement is in a wheelchair, how challenged are you if you are disabled in Greece? Is Greece truly accessible...
Iklaina: The First City-State of Ancient Greece and Europe
The little-known site Iklaina on the Peloponnesian peninsula was a major center of Mycenaean culture; findings now indicate that it was the very first...
Euripides’ Medea and Her Terrible Revenge Against the Patriarchy
Euripides’ dismissal by some as a misogynist sits uncomfortably alongside his complex and sympathetic female characters. By Paul Salmond The Athenian poet Euripides was the last of the three...
Kostas Karyotakis, the Brilliantly Evocative Modern Greek Poet
Kostas Y. Karyotakis, who was born in Tripolis in 1896 and died in Preveza in 1928, is one of the finest modern Greek poets...
Illegal Trade in Antiquities is the Scourge of Millennia
The looting of artifacts has always been a sign of military might or economic power. To combat this illicit traffic in antiquities it is...
Pfizer, Moderna Release Data Supporting Booster Shot
Late on Wednesday, the pharmaceutical firm Moderna released new data regarding breakthrough cases of the coronavirus that it says supports the need for a...
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Mother, Brother Become Greek Citizens
"Greek Freak" Giannis Antetokounmpo attended a ceremony at the Greek Prime Minister's mansion in Athens on Thursday in which his mother Veronika and his...
A Forgotten Greece: The Pomakochoria
The Pomakochoria in the Thrace region in Greece are villages were Pomaks, a Muslim minority, live in the Rhodope mountain range.
The Greek Genocide as Recorded in US Navy Diaries
The Smyrna Catastrophe and other acts of the Greek Genocide were witnessed by US Navy officers; their diaries document the atrocities.
Lord Byron: The Romantic Poet Who Died for Greece
Lord Byron is one of the first and best-known philhellenes who actively participated in Greece’s War of Independence.
The Amazing Works of Beloved Corfu Writer Lawrence Durrell
The family of Lawrence Durrell spent four important years on the idyllic Greek island, using his experiences there for the rest of his life.
Mesmerizing 1926 Photo Portrays Coffee Culture in Athens
A striking image in at Athens' Syntagma Square, apparently taken during the late morning in the summer of 1926, has recently resurfaced
Sleeping Under the Stars on the Peak of Greece’s Mountain of the Gods
Konstantinos Vasilakakos can be called a photographer of the stars. Not the Hollywood stars, but the celestial elements that fill the night sky and...
Vacation in Greece: Where to Visit in Argolis, Peloponnese
Located at just under a two-hour drive from Athens, the Argolis peninsula in the Peloponnese region offers many different historical sites, culture and beauty...
Folegandros: An Unspoiled Greek Island Paradise
Folegandros is for those who are looking to experience a more simple and unforgettable Greek island vacation
Anafiotika, the Hidden Island of Athens
The tiny, scenic neighborhood of Anafiotika tucked above the Plaka, just below the Acropolis, is often overlooked by visitors to Athens
The Best Places to Visit on Your First Trip to Greece
While planning your first trip to Greece, you may be overwhelmed with the many marvelous destinations the country has to offer.
Six Magical Greek Destinations Where There Are No Cars
Greece is full of natural beauty, some of these famous greek destinations have remained pure and there is no way a car could reach them.
Diaporos: The Exotic Greek Island with Warm Waters All Year Round
Diaporos islet in Halkidiki, northern Greece, is like an exotic island, with crystal clear warm waters and no winds all year round.
How the Super Rich Paid Taxes in Ancient Greece
Taxation in ancient Greece was much different than any modern system. It's difficult to imagine now, but in ancient Greece, the richest of the...
The Ancient Greek Secret to Attaining Super Memory
Science has shown that anyone can attain a super memory with the ability to retain a vast amount of information for a long time...
Eva Palmer Sikelianos: The American Who Lived Like an Ancient Greek
Eva Palmer Sikelianos was a prominent figure in the movement toward reviving ancient Greek artistic and cultural practices during the early twentieth century. Sikelianos is...
The Ancient Greek Lexicon Published after 23 Years in the Making
Cambridge University Press has published the Cambridge Greek Lexicon after 23 years of work by the University's classics faculty. The group was led by...
Ancient Greeks were Gourmands with a Preference for Fish
Ancient Greeks were gourmands and particularly fond of large fresh fish and eel, according to research headed by zooarchaeologist Dr. Demetra Mylona. The zooarchaeologist, who...
Orraon: Best Preserved Settlement of Ancient Greece
In Greece, the best preserved ancient houses from the Classical through the Hellenistic period can be found in the ancient city of Orraon or...
Greek Gardoumbakia: Mini Kokoretsi Recipe
Greek gardoumbes, or gardoumbakia, are pieces of lamb organ meat wrapped in lamb intestines. It is a traditional Greek delicacy usually served on Easter....
Semolina Halva Recipe
Here's a traditional recipe fro the delicious Greek desert Halva with Semolina. Ingredients 250ml sunflower oil
14oz – 400gr semolina flour
5lb – 700gr sugar
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Phyllo Wrapped Feta Cheese with Truffle Honey Recipe
A traditional Greek appetizer, phyllo-wrapped feta cheese with truffle honey is easy to make and offers a delicious rich flavor.