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Beauty was extremely important in ancient Greece and not just for women but for men, as well. As admirers of beauty, ancient Greeks placed...

The Greek word "kosmetika" is the root of the English word ‘cosmetics.’ The word also meant any product that protected the hair and face.

Meteora, Greece, is like no other place on Earth; indeed, in many ways, it looks as if it is on another planet, with its...

Agustina del Carmen Otero Iglesias, known as "La Belle Otero," was said to be the most beautiful woman of the Belle Epoque—so beautiful, in...

Humans have been using milk from donkeys for cosmetic and health purposes since antiquity, particularly the ancient Greeks and Egyptians. Today, dozens of new...

Hydra has long been a destination for artists, musicians, and free spirits inspired by its stunning natural beauty and vibrant port town.

Stunning videos recently published by Crete's CNA website perfectly depict the unique mystery and eerie beauty of the former leper Spinalonga islet. The tiny islet...

The Venus de Milo changed western culture in the 19th century.

Lake Doxa is an artificial lake created in the village of Archaia Feneos, in Western Corinthia, on the Peloponnesian Peninsula.

Lady Hamilton, a woman who became famous in Europe for her astonishing beauty spread Ancient Greek-inspired fashion across the continent