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The Greek Islands by Lawrence Durrell remains one of the most exciting travel books. It is a launching place to learn about history, the islands and the people.

The Aphrodite of Milo, better known as Venus de Milo, is one of the most representative statues of the Hellenistic period of Greek sculpture.

Greek and US environmental groups recently announced their collaboration in a project to protect Mt. Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece where the ancient...

The Trojan War is one of the most famous events in Greek mythology. It was a mighty, ten-year war between the Greeks and the...

How did people in Ancient Greece view love? What did the greatest thinkers of antiquity say about the eternal quest of finding a soulmate?

Have you ever wondered about the origins of many common English phrases like "Achilles' heel" or "Pandora's box?" Many of these expressions that are...

The awe-inspiring Greek gods, deeply intertwined with the natural world, are associated with certain animals considered to be sacred embodiments of various gods. Through...

  You have probably seen the postcard of whitewashed houses gathered together overlooking the endless blue waters of the Aegean Sea countless times, and rightly...

The truffle in ancient Greece was called "Hydnon." Philosophers, historians, and travelers have praised the rare mushroom with the high nutritional value, aphrodisiac properties,...

Many people know the rich and legendary history of Greece. However, who knew that the ancient Greeks originated from numerous tribes? In the beautiful landscapes...