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Dominating the hills near the southern coast of Sicily lies an archaeological treasure that has captivated visitors for centuries: the Valle Dei Templi, or Valley of the Temples. This magnificent site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the...

A documentary on Amazon Prime Video today will feature the improbable story of Milwaukee Bucks basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from poverty in Athens to the heights of the NBA. The 1-hour, 48-minute documentary called Giannis: The Marvelous Journey was produced...

Greek people are known for their vivid expression of emotions, among which various gestures occupy a special place. A sign of gratitude or insult, agreement or question, their unique diversity in many ways reflects this vibrant culture. Knowing these gestures...

The most expensive liquid in the world is venom from a scorpion which has potential medical applications, but its extraction and processing are highly specialized and dangerous. The deathstalker is one of the most dangerous scorpions on the planet, and...

A list of the ten most iconic flowers of Greece is not difficult to create since Greece is home to some of the most spectacular flowers in the world. One of the most striking things one notices on leaving...

Greece launched the online platform for registration in the electoral roll for postal voting on Monday. The initiative aims to streamline the process for Greek citizens to exercise their voting rights in the European Parliament elections and national referendums. The mail-in...

Greek yogurt has taken over the shelves of the Western world's supermarkets, where you will perhaps find more varieties of the super-strained Greek product than you do regular yogurt. The difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt occurs in the...

Buddhism, a religion, or according to some, a path towards experiencing ultimate reality, was founded by Siddhārtha Gautama, a man from India also referred to as "The Buddha". Buddhism is practiced in various parts of the world and the...

The first Greek flag was made on the island of Skiathos at the Holy Monastery of Evangelistria in the year 1807.

Inspired by the Greek capital's long history of democracy, countless cities across the world have adopted the name of Athens as their own.

Mary Norris is an American author who learned the Greek language during her twenty-four-year career at the famous ''New Yorker'' magazine.

The little-known ancient theater of Kassope in Epirus, Greece was renovated and reopened to the public recently adding to the rich cultural landscape of the country. The theater of Cassope built in the 3rd century BC is located in the...

Greek authorities are finalizing the candidacy file for the inclusion of Crete’s Minoan-era ancient palaces in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The file will be submitted by the Ministry of Culture and includes the palaces of Zakros, Knossos, Phaistos, Malia,...

Archaeologists in the UK have recently uncovered a stunning mosaic from the Roman era depicting the famous battle between two protagonists of the Trojan War: Achilles and Hector. The artwork, measuring eleven meters (thirty-six feet) by almost seven meters (22.9...

The Santorini shipwreck of the cruise ship MS Sea Diamond has been a permanent feature of the Greek islands for the last 14 years.