The Worst Year to Be Alive?
Determining which year in human history was the worst to be alive is subjective and there are many contenders for the top post.
Among them...
Turkey’s Suppression of the Kurds Fuels a Deadly Armed Conflict
Kurds are often denied equal access to political representation, economic resources and cultural freedoms in Turkey. Since the 1980s, Turkey has been engaged in...
Ancient Theater of Thassos, Greece Restored With Shiny White Marble
After eleven years, the ancient theater of Thassos, one of the oldest in Greece, reopens to the public in mid-May, following the completion of...
Armenian Genocide: The Mass Murder of Christians in Turkey
The Armenian Genocide, the systematic mass murder and expulsion of 1.5 million ethnic Armenians carried out in Turkey and adjoining regions by the Ottoman...
Antarctica Volcano Spits $6000 Worth in Gold Every Day
An active volcano in Antarctica is shooting $6,000 in gold dust into the air every single day, NASA’s Earth Observatory revealed last week.
The volcano...
The Byzantine General Who Challenged the Emperor
After the tremendously successful reign of Basil II, the eleventh century signaled a turn of fortunes in a far more negative direction for the...
The Forgotten History of Greece’s Kingdom of Thessalonica
In the turbulent years following the conquest of Constantinople in 1204 during the Fourth Crusade, a number of newly-born Latin and Byzantine Greek states...
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...
State Department Report Criticizes Greece’s Record on Human Rights
There were “no significant changes” in the human rights situation in Greece over the past year, the US State Department said in its annual...
Shipwreck From the War of Independence Discovered Off Greece
A shipwreck believed to be connected to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1829 was discovered recently off the coast of Halkidiki, northern Greece.
In...
The Donkeys and Mules that Built Greece’s Paradise in Santorini
There is a frenzy of articles about abuse of donkeys and mules on Santorini, but we need a historical perspective to understand.
Spoon Sweets: A Historic Gesture of Greek Hospitality
The delicious age-old tradition in Greece of offering "spoon sweets" to visitors goes way back to the fourteenth century.
Water Detected in Galaxy 12.8 Billion Light Years Away
Scientists working with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile announced recently that they have detected water in a distant galaxy in our...
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...
What Was Ancient Greece Like During the Roman Empire?
For centuries, Greece dominated the Mediterranean in both cultural and political terms. However, it was eventually surpassed by Rome. Nonetheless, Greece did not disappear...
Mystery of Exceptional Sound at Greece’s Epidaurus Theater Solved
The ancient mystery of the great sound quality at the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus has finally been solved, researchers posit.
The Mon Repos Villa in Corfu, Greece, Where Prince Philip Was Born
Prince Philip was born at dining room table of Mon Repos, which means "my rest," and is situated on the coast of the Greek island of Corfu.
How To Stay On The Cheap in Majestic Santorini
Santorini is notoriously expensive, but it doesn't have to be! We have gathered the best ways to find cheap hotels in Santorini for your stay.
Five Castles to Visit in Santorini
The most famous cliff all over the world, the Caldera of Santorini is a place worth seeing at least once. Nothing compares to the...
Flying on a Hot-Air Balloon Over Crete’s Stunning Lasithi Plateau
The amazing experience of flying with a hot-air balloon over the Lasithi Plateau in Crete. The Plateau is an ancient lake bed, surrounded on...
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.
Hydra’s Secret History and the Riddle of Its Name
I remember growing up on Hydra every summer in the 1980s, leaving my Salt Lake City, Utah home, to go to our family home...
Ancient Greeks Invented World’s First Telecommunications Device
The hydraulic telegraph, invented by the ancient Greeks, had the capacity to send long-distance messages as early as the fourth century BC.
The ingenious apparatus...
Ancient Greek Theater of Dodona Being Restored to Former Glory
The ancient Greek sanctuary and theater of Dodona located in Epirus, northwestern Greece, are part of a uniquely historic site in the country, home to...
Greeks of Cappadocia Left Indelible Mark on History
The Greeks of Cappadocia, in central-eastern Anatolia, created their own flourishing culture in ancient times that thrived for millennia.
The Oldest Shipwreck Ever Discovered Is at Dokos Island, Greece
The 4,200-year-old shipwreck off the tiny island of Dokos near Greece's Hydra is believed to be the oldest shipwreck ever discovered.
The wreck, located about...
Dune’s House of Atreides is Named in Honor of an Ancient Greek King
Dune: Part Two, like the first installment is making a big impact in the world of cinema. According to figures released this month, the...
The Siwa Oracle Alexander the Great Visited in Egypt
After Alexander the Great added Egypt to his conquests, he went on a long, perilous journey to meet the ancient Siwa Oracle where he...
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...
Recipe: Galaktoboureko, the Most Beloved Greek Dessert
Here's a traditional recipe for the Greek dessert galaktoboureko, aka Greek milk, or custard, pie.
Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine,...
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta: Balanced and Full-Flavored Meal
The flavorful and nutritious Mediterranean Chicken Pasta recipe combines elements of the culinary tradition of both Italy and Greece.
Pastitsio Recipe, aka Greek Oven-Baked Pasta
Pastitsio is a traditional and famous Greek pasta dish topped with ground beef and bechamel sauce.
Ingredients
For the minced meat
21 oz / 600 gr ground...