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...
Extra Virgin Olive Oil as Fine as Wine in Greek Restaurants
In certain upscale restaurants in Greece (some in five-star hotels), extra virgin olive oil is now being elevated to the level of fine wine.
By...
Top Spots for Sightseeing Around Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma Square has literally been the very heart of Athens ever since the city became the capital of the modern Greek state.
Foodies Look No Further—Here’s a Modern Twist on Greek Moussaka
Moussaka is a favorite Greek dish, and it is the perfect summer platter for your foodie gatherings.
There are many creative modern twists on moussaka...
Discover Centuries of Greek History in Veria
Built at the foot of Mount Vermion, the Greek city of Veria was the second most important town after Aigai in the ancient Macedonian...
Swimming Among the Ruins of a Glorious Ancient Greek Military Harbor
Island Aegina with its magestic beaches, is also the house of the fascinating story of an ancient military harbor open to bathers to enjoy!
Artist Creates Stunning Mosaics of Greek Independence Heroes
Greek mosaic artist Grigoris Kalagias creates stunning artworks which help to keep his country's history alive and accessible.
Neptune-Like Hycean Worlds Focus of Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Hycean Worlds -- which are planets like Neptune -- may be able to host life, according to researchers at Cambridge University. Such planets, which...
Historic Dimitsana, the Pride of the Peloponnese in Greece
Dimitsana is a delightful medieval village, located in Arcadia on the Peloponnese in southern Greece just three hours by car from Athens.
The picturesque village...
Ten Must-Have Souvenirs From the Greek Island of Crete
Visitors to Crete always want to find just the right memories of the island to take back home. Crete is home to a rich...
Yoga in Greece: The Perfect Idea for Your Summer Break
Greece has one more reason to become your next summer destination, and that's none other than yoga.
The country is emerging as an excellent choice...
Six ‘Must Visit’ Archaeological Sites Near Athens
Greece is full of some of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, such as the Acropolis, Mycenae, and Knossos. There are so...
Five Reasons to Visit the Greek Island of Serifos
Serifos is a small, picturesque Greek island of about 75 square kilometers and is located in the Cyclades island chain.
Agora Modiano, a Next Generation Food Market in Thessaloniki
Agora Modiano, the largest food market in Thessaloniki, is a must-see destination shaping the new gastronomic face of the city. A history rich with...
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...
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...
Loukoumades: Greek Fried Puffs Recipe
A traditional recipe for Loukoumades, the delicious Greek fried puffs with honey.
Recipe for Kourabiedes, Greece’s Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Kourabiedes are some of the most famous Greek Christmas cookies. They are a kind of shortbread cookie. Perfectly sweet and satisfying, they are filled...
Greek Yogurt Pancakes: Favorite Breakfast Gets Healthy Makeover
Fluffy pancakes can switch high sugar - high cholesterol toppings such as butter, bacon or maple syrup for Greek style yogurt as a more balanced nutritious alternative.