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Tsakonika, the language of ancient Sparta, still survives today, despite the ravages of time and the many reversals of fortune in Greece.

Cerberus (Greek: Κέρβερος/Kérberos) was the multi-headed guard dog of Hades, the Underworld in ancient Greek mythology. The hound's task was to guard the entrance...

Greek-American Matt Barrett has written millions of words about Greece. Spending his time between Greece and the USA he has over the years created...

Fires continued to burn in the Greek mainland on Thursday as two more people were lost in the blaze in central Greece.

The word hygiene comes from a French Latinization of ὑγιεινή (hygieinē), which means "health" or "healthy." It comes from the Greek term ὑγιής (hygiēs),...

The long and (mostly) illustrious history of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta defines the word "legendary."

Located at just about a 1-hour drive from Athens, the Peloponnese region offers a plethora of historical sites, culture, and beauty to tourists looking...

The Greek War of Independence had many heroes. The first names that come to mind are: Kolokotronis, Karaiskakis, Papaflessas, Bouboulina, Diakos, Kanaris

Authorities in Greece are searching for clues to the mystery surrounding the death of an American couple living in the country. David Harrison Robinson, 83,...

An elderly American couple who went missing in Greece in late January this year were discovered dead in Taygetos mountain range. The missing couple were...