Life
Ancient Greece
What Did Ancient Greek Athletes Eat? The Diet of the Olympians
Ancient athletes accomplished many astonishing feats of sport in antiquity. But what diet fueled these ancient athletes and Olympians?
Greece
Aliki Vougiouklaki, “The National Star of Greece”
Aliki Vougiouklaki was one of the most popular stars in Greek cinematic history. The blonde stunner was so beloved that she was even given the title of "The National Star of Greece."
Vougiouklaki was born in Marousi, a northern suburb...
Food
The Fascinating History of Greek Loukoumia, or Turkish Delights
Greek loukoumia, or Turkish delights, hold an important place in the world of Greek sweets.
Diaspora
The Greek Diaspora Around the World
From ancient times to the modern day, Greeks of the diaspora have enriched the international community in across many fields.
Greek News
Onassis’ Island of Skorpios Turns into European Resort for Billionaires
Skorpios, Aristotle Onassis' private island in the Ionian Sea, is to turn into an ultra luxury VIP resort, after the Greek government signed the permit
Ancient Greece
The Sword of Damocles: Why Great Power Comes with Great Danger
The story of the "Sword of Damocles" is one of the most well-known from ancient Greek history, and it perfectly illustrates the dangers that come with taking on a massive amount of power.
The story, which may or may not...
Fashion
The Best Thrift Stores and Vintage Shops in Athens
Fashion lovers have long hunted for special clothing items and accessories at vintage, secondhand, and thrift stores, but the practice has only recently become a trend.
Culture
The Poet Sandal Maker of Athens with the Celebrity Clientele
Greek sandal maker Pantelis Melissinos is not a man you meet every day. Few people live up to the title 'renaissance man' but Pantelis—craftsman, artist, poet, playwright, and musician—more than fits the bill.
Based in a cozy workshop-cum-boutique near the...
Diaspora
Greek Diaspora Community Leader Petros Galatoulas Passes Away
Petros Galatoulas, former President of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, passed away on Saturday at the age of 66.
The prominent figure in the Greek diaspora community had been facing a series of health problems before...
Food
Horta: The Benefits of Greece’s Magical Greens
Everyone who has a friend or relative from Greece, has heard of the word ''horta.'' Literally translating into English as the humble ''weed,'
Life
US Army Veteran Claims He was Told to “Keep Mouth Shut” About UFOs
A US Army veteran who witnessed a UFO shooting through the sky while serving in the Sinai Desert claims that he was told to "keep his mouth shut" by a superior in a report in The Daily Mail.
The shocking...
Greek News
The Brad Pitt Lookalike Who Fought Heroically in the Battle of Crete
This photograph of resistance fighters in Crete posing with German rifles and hand-grenades has been making the rounds of Greek social media
Ancient Greece
The History of Oligarchs, from Ancient Greece to Modern Russia
The term "oligarch" has become commonplace in the wake of the war in Ukraine, but its roots date all the way back to ancient Greece.
Oligarchs are extremely wealthy people who hold a large amount of power in their countries....
Greek News
Robert De Niro Set to Film “Tin Soldier” in Greece
Robert De Niro will soon be in Greece, as the Tin Soldier, a major motion picture featuring the Hollywood star will be shot in the northern Greek region of Drama starting in late May.
De Niro, Jamie Foxx, Scott Eastwood,...
Food
Antikristo: The Cretan Way to Barbeque Meat with Roots in Ancient Greece
You will find some of the finest grilled food anywhere in the world in Greece; Antikristo, grilled lamb from Crete, is no exception.