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Craco: The Greek Ghost Town in Italy’s Magna Graecia
Craco, a ghost town in Italy, located in the province of Matera about twenty-five miles inland from the Gulf of Taranto, was once inhabited...
Was Thales of Miletus the Father of Western Philosophy?
Some scholars credit Thales of Miletus as the father of Western philosophy since he preceded Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and other more famous philosophers.
From a...
What’s Next for Bilateral Relations Between Greece and Turkey?
You don’t have to be an expert to know that the relations between Greece and Turkey have been among the most turbulent in the...
Leaders of Greece and Turkey to Meet in Ankara
The leaders of Greece and Turkey are scheduled to meet on May 13th in Ankara. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced he would meet...
The Greek Myth That Inspired Tolkien
British author J. R. R. Tolkien is beloved worldwide as the father of the literary fantasy genre, having written the immensely popular The Lord...
EIB Announces 220 Euro Loan to Greece for Civil Protection
A 220 million euro loan to Greece was announced on Friday by the International Investment Bank to fund civil protection.
The Glorious History of the Ancient Greek City of Antioch
Antioch on the Orontes, an ancient Greek city on the eastern side of the Orontes River, was one of the most glorious of all...
English Words With Origins in Ancient Greek Mythology
The English language is the most extensive language in the world, providing its users with more than 170,000 potentially employable words, but, like other...
5.7 Earthquake Rattles Western Peloponnese, Greece
A 5.7 earthquake rattled western Peloponnese in southern Greece on Friday morning just after 9 am local time.
The earthquake struck near the Strofades islands...
The Top Archaeological Sites You Absolutely Must See in Greece
With Greece's rich and expansive history, it comes as no surprise that the country is adorned with countless archaeological wonders awaiting exploration. Yet, amidst...