Greece

Through their generosity and philanthropy, seven important benefactors in Greece contributed massively to the birth of the modern nation after the Ottomans were expelled. These men were industrialists, shipping magnates, and rich aristocrats, who built the Greek economy and helped...

The "Lady of Ro", Despina Achladioti, is a symbol of patriotism and defiance by raising and lowering the Greek flag every day, for decades

The grapes that go into making Greece's wines are multifarious and always have been, but this ancient winemaking culture is undergoing a renaissance with one particular, indigenous grape variety emerging in the top spot: Xinomavro. With its dark skin and...

Visitors to Crete always want to find just the right memories of the island to take back home. Crete is home to a rich material culture and tourists spending their holidays on the Greek island have a wide selection...

Ancient Greeks had a lot of respect for the mother and honored her accordingly as the life-giver, centuries before Mother's Day was celebrated

Mystras which lies in the southeastern Peloponnesian Peninsula, was once the center of Byzantine power in southern Greece.

Perhaps the oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece, and it is named the Arkadiko Bridge. 

Hellanicus of Lesbos was born around 480 BC on the Greek island of Lesbos. He was one of the earliest and most prolific Greek logographers of the 5th century BC, paving the way for some of the great writers...

Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades island group, and although it is comparatively unknown relative to Greece's many other idylls, it is one of the most enchanting places for any visitor. Despite flying somewhat under the radar, the...

Agistri is a green, lush island that includes many scenic and unspoiled charms despite its proximity to the Greek capital city of Athens.

Greek is one of the oldest recorded living languages of the world, with a truly rich history that spans over 3,000 years. While Ancient Greek and Modern Greek represent very different stages of the development of this fascinating language, they...

Lake Melissani on the Greek island of Kefalonia, also known as Melissani Cave, is among the most astonishing lakes in the world.

When one thinks of white, marble art and clear, cerulean waters of Tinos island, Greece comes to mind. The two are synonymous.

More than fifty years ago, the Beatles travelled to Greece with the aim of buying an island.  By Jonathan Knott In July 1967, the Beatles were ascending new heights of fame and creative capacity. They had recently released the groundbreaking album...

The celebration of Saint George on May 6th is one of the most important feasts in Greece and at Arachova in particular where the saint is the town's patron. For days this town in central Greece prepared for a local...