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Eros and Psyche: The Greatest Love Story in Greek Mythology

The hauntingly beautiful myth of Psyche and Eros, a moving love story coming from the rich Greek mythology, has inspired countless artists all over the world throughout the centuries. From Renaissance painters all the way to today's filmmakers, Psyche and...

Engagement Customs in Greece

Engagement customs in Greece, someone's first declaration of intention to get married to his significant other are on the decline. Still, in many places, especially in the countryside, the overall engagement procedure is almost as important as the ensuing wedding...

Greece One of Worst Countries in Europe for Road Safety

According to data from the European Parliament, Greece has the least safe roads in all of Europe. Figures published by the European Parliament's Directorate General for Mobility and Transport at the end of last year show that 635 people...

How Did an Ancient Byzantine Gold Coin End Up in Norway?

A Byzantium-era gold coin that was recently discovered in the mountains of southern Norway has historians and archaeologists perplexed over how it ended up there. The coin is a Byzantine histamenon nomisma. These were introduced in Byzantium around 960 AD...

Dramatic Video Surfaces of Houthi Strike on Greek Ship in Red Sea

A video of the Houthi strike on a Greek ship in the Red Sea earlier in the week was released by private Skai TV on Friday evening. The footage from a bridge camera shows the moment a missile hits the...

Gold and Silver Jewels Discovered at Ancient Temple in Greece

Gold and silver jewels were uncovered during excavations of the ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis in Evia, Greece. Greek and Swiss archaeologists also announced they discovered a significant number of structures, including another temple in addition to the...

Greek Navy Personnel Hand in Resignations Over Red Sea Mission

Nearly twenty Greek Navy employees handed in resignations ahead of a mission to the Red Sea after finding out about the duration of the trip and their wages. Greek military news site militaire.gr published an article earlier today on Friday,...

DNA Analysis Reveals Minoan and Mycenaean Genetic Origins

  For the first time, scientists have recently obtained genetic material and analyzed genome sequences from the ancient Minoans and Mycenaeans, who lived three to five thousand years ago. The new analysis suggests that the Minoans and Mycenaeans shared a great...

The Colossus of Rhodes: Six Facts About the Wonder of Ancient World

Most people today know of the Colossus of Rhodes as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but there are many little-known facts about the masterpiece that may surprise you. The ancient island of Rhodes, the kállistin (best)...

How to Spot Fake Olive Oil

Olive oil, the gem of Greek cuisine and a real liquid gold for longevity, is often the target of fraud and substituted by other inferior oils. In order to spot instances of olive oil fraud, there are certain things...

4.8 Earthquake Rattles Evia in Greece

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred on Friday under the sea near the coast of the island of Evia in Greece. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the earthquake occurred at 16:15 local time 24 km east of the town...

East Asia’s Advanced Material Culture of 45,000 Years Ago

A group of researchers from China, Australia, France, Spain, and Germany has uncovered ancient objects in East Asia that are 45,000 years old. This recent study has now been published in Nature Ecology and Evolution. The scientists previously studied excavated...

Greece’s Parliament to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage in February

The Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday he will bring a same-sex marriage bill before Parliament in February, where it’s expected to pass although some members of his New Democracy may abstain. He was speaking at the...

Be Unplugged! The Patras Carnival in Greece Kicks Off

The annual Patras Carnival, the largest in Greece, will open on Saturday with a ceremony at the main square of Aghios Georgios. This year's theme is "Be Unplugged!" and the events began on Wednesday, with the town crier riding on...

The Mystery of the Centaur Head Taken from the Parthenon by Denmark

A centaur head and two more marble fragments taken from the Parthenon in the 17th century are among the most popular exhibits of the National Museum in Denmark. The head originally belonged to a centaur figure and was part of...