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Aristotle Halikias on Greek Heritage; Banking and National Hellenic Museum
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Christina Onassis: The Short Life of an Unhappy Heiress
Christina Onassis, the golden heiress of the Onassis shipping fortune, died in 1988 in a friend's house in Argentina at the age of 38.
Artifacts in Greek Mythology That Hold Supernatural Powers
Greek mythology is full of artifacts endowed with supernatural powers, in addition to a myriad of unforgettable gods, demigods, creatures, and characters.
These items are...
Ten Classic Greek Songs That Became Hits by International Stars
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China “SpaceX” Rocket Crashes During Ground Test
In central China, a rocket, the likes of SpaceX, crash landed during a ground test on Sunday. This was due to structural failure, the...
Greece Experiences Hottest June Since 2010
This year's June in Greece was the warmest the country has experienced since 2010. According to the network of 53 meteorological stations of meteo.gr...
Anxiety Doubles Parkinson’s Risk in Older Adults, Study Shows
A new study from University College London (UCL) finds that people with anxiety are twice as likely to develop Parkinson's disease compared to those...
Four Remarkable Greeks With Autism Hope To Conquer Granola Bar Industry
A team of remarkable young Greeks who are on the autism spectrum have started a co-operative enterprise making and marketing granola bars.
Florina: The Winter Fairyland in Northern Greece
Florina, Greece's northwesternmost city, is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful views that make it the perfect destination for winter vacations.
The city has...
What Was the Churches’ Stance on Nazi Germany?
Nazi Germany was responsible for countless atrocities within its own country and others. Of course, the Nazi government was primarily responsible for these terrible...
Saint Nicholas Shrine in NYC to be Clad in Same Marble as the Parthenon
St. Nicholas Shrine, at Ground Zero in Manhattan, will soon be clad in Pentelic marble like the Parthenon, atop the Acropolis in Athens.
A Unique Experience of Music and Mythology in Santorini
Symposion, on the beautiful island of Santorini, offers one of the most distinct experiences combining music and mythology in the world.
Descendants of American Philhellenes Helped Greece Again in 1941
A historic discovery was made recently when a Greek immigrant who is a medical professor at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania happened upon...
Lousios Gorge: A Hike in Arcadia, Greece
Lousios Gorge has been inhabited for centuries in Greece, mainly by hermits and monks who lived in caves. Two monasteries located near the gorge...
The Five Best Crowd-Free Tourist Destinations of Greece
Greece is well known for its thousands of beaches that are tourist magnets, bringing millions of travelers every year to the country.
Hydra’s Secret History and the Riddle of Its Name
I remember growing up on Hydra every summer in the 1980s, leaving my Salt Lake City, Utah home, to go to our family home...
Explore Greece With Joanna Kalafatis’ Greek Travel Guide
Many Greek travel guides have been written over the years to help tourists navigate the wonderful country of Greece. However, some areas of the...
Elafonisos Island: A Little Piece of Greek Heaven
Visiting Elafonisos in Greece is an unforgettable experience because of the unsurpassed natural beauty this small island has to offer.
Agora Modiano, a Next Generation Food Market in Thessaloniki
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The Unknown Legendary Ancestry of Greek Scientist Pythagoras
Pythagoras is one of the most famous figures from the ancient Greek world. His life is the subject of interest to many historians, and...
Ancient Greek Crown of Pure Gold Found in Box Under Man’s Bed
A British pensioner found a 2,300 year old ancient Greek crown packed with crumpled old newspapers in an old cardboard box under his bed.
Popular English Names You Had No Idea Were Actually Greek
It may come as a surprise to many parents choosing a name for their child, but many of the most popular English names are actually Greek!
Did People in Ancient Rome and Greece Love the Same Way We Do?
Since the time of ancient Rome and Greece, people have dealt with the difficult emotion of love– in all its glory and calamity –...
Democracies, Republics, and Ancient Greek Philosophy
By Dimitris Aristopoulos
Occasionally, there is discussion about how democratic Western governments truly are. Are they the type of democracy with which the ancient Greeks...
How Did Sparta Treat Its Slaves?
The helots, as the slaves in ancient Sparta were known, were the subjugated part of the population that actually made up the majority of...
Traditional Recipe for the Greek Sweet Bread Tsoureki
Tsoureki, or Greek sweet bread, is a favorite delicacy throughout the Christmas and Easter holidays in Greece. This traditional recipe for Tsoureki includes all...
Shrimp And Gyros Skewers: Where The Mountains Meet The Sea
Next time that you are feeling indecisive about fish (well, seafood!) or meat for dinner, why not try the shrimp and gyros skewers.
Greek Dakos Cheesecake Recipe
Try this Dakos Greek Cheesecake recipe for a unique cheesecake that will pleasantly surprise you and your guests.
Ingredients
for the base;
DAKOS RUSK (kritharokoulouro) 60gr/...
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta: Balanced and Full-Flavored Meal
The flavorful and nutritious Mediterranean Chicken Pasta recipe combines elements of the culinary tradition of both Italy and Greece.