Greece in Top 5 Countries in Food Waste in the EU
Greece is among the top five countries for food waste in the EU, along with Cyprus, Belgium, Denmark, and Portugal, according to global data...
Confusion in Finding Life Partner Due to Social Media, Study Says
A new study in sociology reveals that many young adults feel uncertain about who to date. Researchers found that over half of young people...
Agesilaus: The Disabled and Greatest King of Sparta
Agesilaus II, born disabled and considered to be the greatest king of Sparta and the first to go on campaign in Asia against the...
Greece Sees First Helicopter Airline for Island Travel
Greece's first and only helicopter airline, launched in late June by Hoper, offers customers the opportunity to hop between 11 island destinations around the...
The Milky Way Really Doesn’t Have That Many Stars After All
A group of astronomers from Yunnan University, the University of Utah, New Mexico State University, and the University of St Andrews have devised a...
“Open to Return Parthenon Sculptures to Greece,” UK Labour Leader Says
United Kingdom Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, the likely winner of Thursday's election, has stated that he is "open to return the Parthenon Sculptures...
Amazingly, Ants Treat Leg Injuries With Lifesaving Amputations
Researchers have made a new discovery about ants in Florida. The ants are now known to perform life-saving procedures on each other, a behavior...
Greece Hit by Brutal Storms, Rain, and 400 Lightning Strikes
Brutal storms and rain showers struck Greece today. There have been rains since this morning in several areas of the country with flooding rampant...
Archaeologists Uncovered Long-Lost Homestead of King Pompey
Archaeologists from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and a historian from Northeastern University have discovered what they believe to be the long-lost homestead...
Was Ancient Athens Truly a Democracy?
The establishment of democracy in ancient Athens was a crucial moment in human history. It was a type of governance that valued citizen participation...
Drone Captures View of “Black Hole” Cave in Greece’s Mani Peninsula
The "black hole" cave, located in western Mani, is one of the few spots in the rocky area where Greece's scorching sun doesn't beat down.
Did Greek Cotton Merchants Change the Course of the American Civil War?
The Confederates handed the Union a key victory on the “Cotton Front” before a shot was even fired in the American Civil War. However,...
Turbulent Past of Cyprus Comes to Life in Stunning Photographs
Internationally, Cyprus is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, vibrant culture, and tasty Mediterranean cuisine. Fewer people are aware of the island's darker past...
Pangrati: The Artsy, Hip Enclave in the Center of Athens
Located just a stroll through the National Gardens away from Athens' iconic Syntagma Square, Pangrati is a thriving hub of arts and culture full...
The Dating of Greek Easter—Explained by A Mathematician
The Greek Orthodox use the calendar devised by Julius Caesar -- the Roman general turned dictator -- versus the calendar tweaked by the Pope.
Exploring Greece’s Oldest Cave on the Island of Antiparos
Antiparos is a small Greek island in the southern Aegean, in the central Cyclades, and it is home to the oldest cave in Europe
Kalymnos: The Best Rock Climbing Destination in Greece
Kalymnos is considered one of the best rock climbing destinations in the world.
Avoid the Crowds on These Tranquil Greek Islands
How would you like to visit a beautiful Greek island inhabited by fewer than two hundred people? Some of the islands we are about...
Chania: A Guide to the Stunningly Beautiful City on Crete
Chania is a breathtaking city on the island Crete, and a perfect vacation spot -- Chania has with something to offer any traveler!
Prasonisi, Rhodes: Greek Island in Winter, Peninsula in Summer
Prasonisi in Rhodes, the biggest Greek island of the Dodecanese, is a stunning beach that surprises visitors depending on when they visit. It transforms...
Tinos: This Unique Greek Island Will Enchant You
The Greek island of Tinos is steeped in history and beauty and home to sacred religious and historic sites, as well as to history...
Ten Majestic Aegean Sea Churches in Greece Dedicated to the Virgin Mary
There are a large number of Aegean churches throughout Greece Some humble and unpretentious here is a list of the most majestic.
Pyrrhus of Epirus, the Ancient Greek King who Fought the Romans
Pyrrhus of Epirus (319/318–272 BC) was an ancient Greek general and statesman, widely regarded by his contemporaries and modern historians alike as one of...
Roman Defensive Wall Built to Trap Spartacus Uncovered in Italy
Archaeologists, under the leadership of Dr. Paolo Visona from the University of Kentucky, uncovered a Roman wall designed to confine Spartacus in southern Italy's...
Magnificent Palaces Were the Centers of Power in Bronze Age Greece
Between c. 1400 and 1200 BC, impressive palaces were the focal points of power for the Mycenaeans in Bronze Age Greece.
The appearance of increasingly...
Mysterious Greek Inscription on Ancient Sphinx Deciphered
A mysterious inscription on an ancient Sphinx that puzzled scientists for decades has finally been deciphered as Greek writing.
For decades, scholars examined the drawing,...
Ancient Statue of the God Apollo Uncovered at Philippi, Greece
Students at the archaeological site of Philippi, northern Greece uncovered a marble head of a statue believed to belong to God Apollo, the Ministry...
Did Ancient Greek Hero Odysseus Travel to Ireland?
Homer's Odyssey tells the tale of Odysseus returning to his home after the Trojan War. For a variety of reasons, the trip is not an...
Vasilopita Recipe: Greek New Year’s Cake
The story of the Greek Orthodox custom of the vasilopita with the lucky coin inside begins in Asia Minor, and more specifically in the...
Mediterranean Chicken Salad Cups: The Perfect Summer Bites
Summer meals can be a tricky choice, especially after a long day at sea under the sun, when we are looking for dishes that...
Three Tasty Greek Yogurt Recipes to Try at Home
Treats made from Greek yogurt can add an interesting and tasty dimension. Once hard to come by outside of Greece, the country’s famed yogurt is now...
Kalitsounia: Sweet Cretan Pastries Recipe
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...