A PhD-trained statistician for the federal agency Statistics Canada is an unlikely candidate for becoming a singing sensation anywhere—much less in China. But this...

The Dance of Zalongo is considered to be a monumental act of bravery and defiance against the Ottoman rulers by the women of Epirus.

The story of Helias Doundoulakis is like a good war movie: The story of the Greek spy who helped Greece and the U.S. beat the Nazis

For over fifteen long years, Greek archaeologist Calliope Limneos-Papakosta has been searching for the priceless tomb of Alexander the Great.

Since 1943, Leros island in the eastern Aegean has been the world's second biggest "museum" of WWII shipwrecks after Normandy. During the past five...

El Greco is one of the best known artists in the entire history of Western art, as his works have influenced painters over the centuries.

With so many Greek souvenirs to choose from throughout your travels in the country, let's be sure that you purchase the best ones to...

There is something about Greece that sets it apart from many other holiday destinations across the globe; its mythological sites.

Located in the Ionian sea, Lefkada is a stunning island, even by Greek standards. It connects to the mainland by a small bridge and...

What do you do if you can't get to Greece this summer? You could put your creativity to work and make a model of Santorini.

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and its coastline of 1,046 km, or 650 miles, makes for some extraordinary beaches. Holidaymakers who have already...

Folegandros is for those who are looking to experience a more simple and unforgettable Greek island vacation

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...

Pythagoras is one of the most famous figures from the ancient Greek world. His life is the subject of interest to many historians, and...

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.

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!

Since the time of ancient Rome and Greece, people have dealt with the difficult emotion of love– in all its glory and calamity –...

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...

Kalitsounia is an amazing cheese-filled sweet pastry traditionally made on the Greek island of Crete. Here's our authentic recipe: For the filling: • SWEET MIZITHRA OR...

Kourabiedes are some of the most famous Greek Christmas cookies. They are a kind of shortbread cookie. Perfectly sweet and satisfying, they are filled...

A traditional recipe for Loukoumades, the delicious Greek fried puffs with honey.

Here's a traditional recipe on how to make Greek Rice pudding aka rizogalo.