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Porto Hydra: Greece’s Majestic Little Venice
Porto Hydra Village, located in the Peloponnese, is a majestic place, a hidden paradise, and two hours away from Athens by car. Some call...
Where Do the Names of Greek Islands Come From?
Many Greek islands derive their names from mythical heroes, ancient gods and kings, or from geological features.
The Greek territory is composed of 6,000 islands...
Agistri: The Greek Island Paradise a Stone’s Throw Away from Athens
Agistri is a green, lush island that includes many scenic and unspoiled charms despite its proximity to the Greek capital city of Athens.
All the Greek Island Groups Explained
You have probably seen the postcard of whitewashed houses gathered together overlooking the endless blue waters of the Aegean Sea countless times, and rightly...
Fireships: How Greece’s Daring Sailors Destroyed the Turkish Fleet
The fireships were a weapon of necessity used by the skilled sailors of the Greek navy to a devastating, asymmetric effect during the Greek War of Independence.
The History of the Greek War of Independence
As Greece counts 200 years from the War of independence and stands proud on Europe's eastern border as a member of the EU, the mind reels to the glorious days of 1821
The 20 Events That Defined the Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence that begun in 1821 is full of memorable events, most of them bloody battles and heroic feats.
The Descendants of the Greek War of Independence Heroes
The descendants of legendary heroes of the Greek War of Independence Georgios Karaiskakis, Laskarina Bouboulina and Nikitaras.
The Heroines of the Greek War of Independence
The role that Greek women played in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire is not to be overlooked.
Ten Influential Greek Women Who Shaped Modern Greece
Influential Greek women have played a crucial role in Greece's history since antiquity -- read on to learn about ten women who shaped Greece today.


