Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, is an ancient city that perhaps is under-appreciated for its many attractions.

Victor Lustig, hailing from Austria-Hungary, was a masterful con artist known for orchestrating scams across Europe and the United States in the early 20th...

What does the history of gambling in Victoria have to do with Greece? In a name, 89-year-old Nick Cecil. Cecil, a Greek-Australian, was Victoria's...

Was Christ really born on December 25? The question of the correct dating of Christmas is an issue that has lingered in the minds...

As Greeks prepare to celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, the nation is ready to honor those with the most popular female name, Maria.

When planning your family vacation to Greece, it is important to select the appropriate destination so you have an unforgettable experience.

If Mulder and Scully, investigators from the "The X-Files," were to visit Greece, would there be strange destinations for them to examine?

Monemvasia, on the southeastern shores of the Peloponnese, Greece is Europe's oldest continuously inhabited castle town. Founded in 583 by inhabitants of the mainland seeking...

The Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese has a unique, stark landscape and its rich history and traditions make it a stunning destination.

Greece has been taking steps to create a business environment that would attract so-called digital nomads and ease the founding of start-ups.

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and its coastline of 1,046 km or 650 miles is full of some of the most beautiful...

The Isle of Malta is currently the smallest member state of the European Union, both in terms of territory and the size of its population.

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...

The flavorful and nutritious Mediterranean Chicken Pasta recipe combines elements of the culinary tradition of both Italy and Greece.

A Mediterranean version of stuffed mushrooms dishes would be the chicken Shawarma stuffed mushrooms recipe.

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

If you happen to travel to Greece during the period leading up to Easter, you will see menus and food posters that are slightly...