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“OK,” Is This Borrowed From the Greek Language, Too?
Ok, or okay, is one of the most frequently used words in the English language, but does it have a Greek origin?
One theory on...
How the Greek Language Was Preserved by Orthodox Martyrs During Ottoman Rule
The Greek language survived almost 400 years of Ottoman rule due to the Greek Orthodox Church, which protected and taught the language.
The History of the Greek Language Throughout Time
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Among the world's 2,700 languages, Greek stands out for its centuries-long, unique and continuous path. If we also consider the influence it exerted—both in...
Learning the Greek Language in China
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More and more students in China are learning Greek as around 10 universities offer Greek programs for undergraduate studies.
By Xu Yan
“The gorgeous Greek letters...
Greek Language Day Celebrated in Naples, Italy
The Italian city of Naples commemorated International Greek Language Day with events to highlight the timeless contribution of Greek to world history.
After a two-year...
Greek Language Through Poems Recited by Foreign Students
To celebrate Greek Language Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs created a video highlighting the Greek language’s endurance over the millennia.
Young students of Greek...
Greek Language Day: Honoring The Mother of Western Languages
International Greek Language Day is celebrated annually every February 9, the day which also honors the memory of the Greek national poet Dionysios Solomos,...
Countries With Names Derived From the Greek Language
Surprisingly, the names of countless countries around the world come from words found in the Greek language, attesting to the influence of Greek.
The Ex-Slave Who Authored a Greek Language Book
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William Sanders Scarborough was an African-American, emancipated slave who authored a Greek textbook. His First Lessons in Greek was written in 1881. The textbook...
La Grecia Salentina: Where Greek Language and Culture Still Survive
Nine villages in southern Italy collectively known as La Grecia Salentina (Salentine Greece) or, in the local dialect, Griko have maintained aspects of the...