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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 Swastika Symbol in Ancient Greek and Etruscan Cultures
Today, the swastika symbol comes attached to the imagery of Nazi Germany and the holocaust, but the origins of this four-armed symbol predate the...
Kalikantzaroi: The Greek Goblins that Run Wild at Christmas
From Christmas Day until the Feast of the Epiphany, on January 6, Greeks watch over their homes especially carefully, looking for moved items or...
Renowned Greek Astrophysicist Giorgos Grammatikakis Passes Away
Renowned Greek astrophysicist Giorgos Grammatikakis died at the age of 84 at Heraklion, Crete. He had been receiving medical care in the intensive care...
Half a Ton of Cocaine Labelled with Nazi Swastikas Seized in Greece
585 kilograms of cocaine from Latin America was seized by police in Thessaloniki, Greece and seven people suspected of being members of a criminal...
Louis Tikas: The Greek-American Symbol of Labor Rights
As the leader of the Ludlow miners Louis Tikases went on strike over the inhumane working conditions at the Rockefeller mines.
Ancient Spartan Dialect Tsakonika Still Alive Despite Ravages of Time
Tsakonika, the language of ancient Sparta, still survives today, despite the ravages of time and the many reversals of fortune in Greece.
The Mystery of Longevity on Ikaria Island, Greece
Ikaria, a beautiful island located in the eastern Aegean, may look similar to any other Greek islands, but there is one vital difference.
Rizitika Songs from Crete Pass Oral History on to New Generation
Rizitika songs are the oldest type of Cretan music, originating from the western part of the Greek island, but now heard in central and eastern Crete as well.
Ikaria, A Stunning Greek Island of Many Myths
The Greek island of Ikaria is home to a rich history dating back to antiquity, as well as countless natural wonders.