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Oldest Recipe Found in Egypt Is Written in Greek

The oldest written recipe found in Egypt is dated approximately the year 300 AD and it was written on papyrus in the Greek language.

Top 10 Strangest Things Found on Google Earth, Including in Greece

Since the advent of geobrowser Google Earth, a number of strange and mysterious phenomena around the globe are visible to everyday internet users, including...

The Romantic Greek Island of Eros is a Wedding Destination

The tiny, uninhabited Greek island of Eros has become an international wedding destination. The tiny islet, aptly named Eros, which refers both to "love" and...

Archaeological Finds Show Ancient Greeks Visited Egypt as Tourists

Evidence preserved on papyri and ostraca as well as in graffiti indicates ancient Greek and Roman tourists visited Egypt to observe and admire the...

Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 29 Greek Islands for 2024

Conde Nast Traveler has published a list of the top twenty nine Greek islands to visit in 2024, each with its own 'best for'...

The Last Monk of a Monastery-Fortress on a Remote Greek Island

This is the story of Father Grigorios, a Greek-Orthodox monk who lived 38 years of his life, almost alone, in a medieval monastery-fortress on...

Mani, Greece: A Destination of Unique Beauty and Rich History

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

Monemvasia: Europe’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited Castle Town

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...

AI Recreates the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to bring the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, such as the Colossus of Rhodes and the Hanging...

The Story of Alexandria, the Jewel of the Ancient Greek World

Alexandria, the world-renowned ancient Greek metropolis was founded by Alexander the Great approximately in the year 331 BC. After conquering Phoenicia in 332 BC,...