Life
Health
Weight-loss Drug Mounjaro Touted as the Most Powerful Available
A new weight-loss drug that’s expected to get FDA approval in the coming months could replace current favorites Wegovy and Ozempic as the "skinny jab" for Hollywood celebrities.
The new drug is called Mounjaro. It is an antidiabetic injectable drug...
entertainment
Coldplay Athens Concert in Doubt After Closure of Olympic Stadium
The highly anticipated concert by Coldplay in Athens in the summer of 2024 is now in doubt after the closure of the Olympic Stadium for urgent repairs.
The concert announced recently with great fanfare would have been the first performance...
Life
DINKWAD Lifestyle, the New American Dream
The DINKWAD (double income, no kids, with a dog) lifestyle trend could be the new "American Dream" for Millenials and Gen Z. So-called DINKWADs have become the latest sensation on TikTok and other social media apps.
Acronyms for other variations...
Ancient Greece
Cleopatra’s Favorite Perfume Recreated
Scientists have recently recreated Cleopatra's favorite perfume from a recipe written in Ancient Greek nearly two millennia ago.
The Greek queen of ancient Egypt's legacy as an exotic, seductive, and powerful ruler of Egypt has persisted throughout the centuries.
While she...
Life
Alien Life May Evolve from Radically Different Elements
A recent study suggests that on various planets, there might be unique chemical reactions that can sustain life quite different from what we're familiar with on Earth. Unlike our planet, where life relies on carbon-based compounds, these reactions could...
Ancient Greece
The End of Humanity According to Ancient Greek Mythology
According to ancient Greek mythology, there are five ages known as "The Ages of Man," during which time humanity reaches its peak and then comes to an end.
Hesiod, the Ancient Greek poet, is the most important source for information...
Greek News
92-year-old Greek Grandpa Takes Viral Dive From High Platform
Giorgos Kagais is a 92-year-old Greek "pappou" from Rhodes who gained internet fame due to his impressive sea jump. A video of his daring jump from a six-meter diving board garnered over 1.2 million likes on Instagram.
Giorgos, who has...
Business
Billionaires Invest in Anti-Aging to Live Longer Than Other Humans
Billionaires such as Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg are investing in anti-aging technologies and could soon utilize their fortunes to lengthen their lives and live far longer than any human previously.
Scientists reckon that impressive advances in anti-aging research could...
Ancient Greece
What Happened at an Ancient Greek Symposium
The symposium was one of the most important aspects of ancient Greek culture, as it served as an essential setting for discussions, revelry, and debates among some of the most prominent figures in Greek antiquity.
Symposium, or "συμπόσιον" in Greek,...
Ancient Greece
The First Ever Cheesecake Was Served to Ancient Greek Olympic Athletes
Cheesecake is one of the most recognizable and popular desserts. You may assume its origins trace back to France or possibly Italy, as the fluffy cream cheesecake has become a staple of traditional bakeries.
But cheesecake has a very different...
Hollywood
Hollywood’s Writers Reach Deal With Studios to End Strike
The writers and studios in Hollywood have a tentative labor agreement that would put an end to the continuing writers' strike after nearly 150 days.
After months of starts and stops, negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and the...
History
The Olympic Airways Plane That Has Become Home in an Oregon Forest
A plane from the Greek airline Olympic Airways, which since 2012 has sat in a forest in Oregon, has a surprisingly glamorous history.
Retired engineer Bruce Campbell, who had the vision to save decommissioned aircraft from becoming scrap metal by...
Celebrities
Greek Tennis Star Maria Sakkari Wins Guadalajara Open
Greek tennis star Maria Sakkari beat American Caroline Dolehide in the Guadalajara Open final on Saturday to win her first WTA 1000 crown
Culture
108-Year-Old Greek Yiayia Prays For the Whole World Every Day
At 108 years of age, a Greek yiayia, or grandmother, named Anthi Katsouli stands in her yard every single day and prays for the entire world.
Born in the village of Katarraktis in the region of Arta in Epirus in...
Food
Recipe: Galaktoboureko, the Most Beloved Greek Dessert
Here's a traditional recipe for the Greek dessert galaktoboureko, aka Greek milk, or custard, pie.
Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine, and Greek desserts are no exception to this rule. Classic flavors such as orange, cinnamon,...