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The Fascinating Origins of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece
The origins of the Olympic Games take us back into Ancient Greece and the legends of the heroic athletes visiting the city of Olympia.
Archestratus: The Ancient Greek Gourmand on the Secrets of Gastronomy
Archestratus, an ancient Greek poet and philosopher in the mid 4th century BCE from Sicily, is often referred to as the Father of Gastronomy.
Greek X-Files: Top Mysteries and Strange Phenomena in Greece
If Mulder and Scully, investigators from the "The X-Files," were to visit Greece, would there be strange destinations for them to examine?
The History and How to of Komboloi, or “Greek Worry Beads”
The Komboloi may be one of the most typical symbols of Greece's easy-going mentality that has been widely established both in Greece and Cyprus...
New Year's Eve in Ancient Times
Contrary to what some may believe, celebrating the advent of the New Year on January 1st amidst the cold bleakness of winter is actually...
Odd and Unusual Christmas Traditions Found Throughout Greece
Christmas time is not merely an important celebration for Christians and Greeks, but rather bears a deeper and more complex meaning evident in Greek...
Christmas Gift Giving Traditions
You can't really celebrate Christmas without giving your loved ones gifts and cards, whether they are big presents, or small, the aim is to...
What Ancient Greek Physicians Knew About Cancer
Cancer, one of the biggest plagues of modern societies, presents a historical record of interest among scientists around the world being a disease that...
Origins of Athens Suburb Names
Some of the most famous and well-known neighborhoods and suburbs of Athens present very interesting stories on how they got their names used to...
Ouzo: The Greek Drink's History & Health Benefits
The anise-flavored aperitif that is widely consumed in Greece and Cyprus has been for many years considered to have various medical properties and health...