Archaeologists Excavate 4,200-Year-Old Neolithic “Zombie Grave”
Archaeologists discovered an ancient grave near Oppin in Saxony-Anhalt. The individual buried there was held down by a large stone to prevent them from...
King Ramses II Statue Head Returned to Egypt After Theft
A 3,400-year-old statue of the head of King Ramses II has been returned to Egypt after it was stolen and smuggled out of the...
Scientists Claim Animals, Including Insects, May Be Sentient
In recent years, scientists have made several new discoveries about animal behavior. Bees have been observed rolling wooden balls, seemingly at play. The cleaner...
Google Builds AI System That Can Predict Extreme Weather
Google has created a new generative AI-based system that it claims can predict weather much faster and more economically than ever before - while...
Were the Romans Really Descended From the Trojans?
The Romans famously claimed they were descended from the Trojans of Greek mythology. This claim appears most notably in the Aeneid, the work of the...
The Deepest Fish Ever Recorded on Camera
Researchers have recently discovered a remarkable fish swimming deep in the sea off the coast of Japan. The fish, a snailfish from the genus...
‘Kindness Guy’ Leon Logothetis Launches New Documentary
Affectionately known as the "kindness Guy", Leon Logothetis inspires transformation through the simple, yet extraordinary power of kindness in his new documentary “The Kindness...
Earth Day: Europe Is the Fastest-Warming Continent
Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported on Monday,...
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.
8 Reasons to Visit the Greek Volcanic Island of Nisyros
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.
Lost Sphinxes of King Tut’s Grandfather Found in Luxor, Egypt
Two gigantic sphinxes of Amenhotep II, the Egyptian pharaoh who was King Tut's grandfather, were recently unearthed, according to a statement released by the...
Nostalgic Greek Sweets and Treats from Bygone Days
Greek sweets are famously decadent and delicious. There are a number of traditional sweets that remind Greeks of bygone days when kids enjoyed carnivals...
Why are Some Mushrooms Poisonous?
Mushrooms are a key ingredient in many diets around the world, however not all of them are edible. Some mushrooms are poisonous and can cause toxic reactions.
USA Reaches Greek Crisis Levels of Public Debt
The U.S. is reaching the level of public debt recorded in Greece during the black days of the financial crisis that led to bailout programs.
List of Plane Crashes in Greece the Last 25 years
Family members of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the Helios Airways Flight 522 crash, an incident that claimed the lives of...
A September Trip to Remember: Santorini and Mykonos
Rediscover two of the most popular Greek islands and get to know a different side to Santorini and Mykonos—in September.
These two islands that are...
The Dark History of the Greek Island Paradise of Trikeri
The tiny island of Trikeri in the Pagasitic Gulf off the end of the Pelion peninsula is one of Greece's lesser-known idylls.
Kaimaktsalan: The Winter Mykonos of Greece
Palaios Agios Athanasios or Tsegani is a traditional village at the foot of Mount Vorras or Kaimaktsalan, on the Piperitsa summit, next to Lake Vegoritida in Western Macedonia.
Top Five Beach Bars You Must Visit in Greece
When summer rolls around in Greece people beat the heat by flocking to beach bars to enjoy a "frappe" coffee next to the indigo blue sea.
Corfu: Everything You Need to Know About the Idyllic Greek Island
Corfu is one of Greece's most beautiful and storied islands. It shares its name with its city, Corfu, the capital of the Ionian Islands.
British Author’s Love Letter to Greek Island of Zakynthos
The Greek island of Zakynthos is yet another idyllic Greek island offering rich history, and cultural treasures, along with beaches galore.
The statue of Greek Goddess Athena in Mexico’s Guadalajara
A modern-age bronze statue of the ancient Greek goddess Athena has become a symbol of the city of Guadalajara in western Mexico.
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...
How the Ancient Greeks Halted the Expansion Of Persia
World history could have been very different than what it is today had the ancient Greeks not halted the expansion of Persia through a...
Gold and Silver Forged the Glory of Ancient Greece
The gold and silver mines of North Greece and Lavrio produced the metals the ancient Greeks needed to forge empires and lay the foundations...
Lesser Known Ancient Greek City-States
While Athens and Sparta dominate history book pages, there are lesser known ancient Greek city-states that played an important role in the spread of...
How Ancient Greek Knowledge Was Saved by the Islamic Golden Age
The Islamic Golden Age was a period during which science, literature, geometry, astronomy, and other fields of knowledge flourished from the eighth to the...
Kalitsounia: Sweet Cretan Pastries Recipe
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...
Tsoureki Rolls Recipe
Tsoureki Rolls, the raisins and cinammon filled Greek sweet bread rolls are usually prepared in Greece for Easter, but are great throughout the year....
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....
Greek Pita “Pizza” Muffins: A Fun And Easy To Prepare Snack
A fun and easy to prepare snack combining three world-renowned favorites into one is the pita "pizza" muffin.