In the Late Bronze Age (c. 1600–1100 BC) the advanced Mycenaean civilization dominated in the Peloponnese and central Greece, yet it interacted with Macedonia, breaking the barrier of distance.
The Mycenaeans had developed a highly stratified, palatial society with influences...
The ancient Greek city of Scione is a relatively minor site, but it has a fascinating history connected to legendary events after the Trojan War. Ancient sources describe how Greek soldiers founded Scione on their way back to Greece...
In the most remote area of Mount Athos, the ascetic monks of 'Karoulia' live like hermits having to climb tall, dangerous rocks to reach each other, often putting their lives in danger.
Karoulia is an isolated area of Mount Athos,...
Nowhere else in Greece have traditions rooted in the worship of Dionysus remained as vibrant as in Eastern Macedonia—specifically in the region of Drama. These ancient, pagan customs have shaped the cultural identity of the mountain locals throughout a...
According to Aristotle, the world was based on five elements—earth, fire, water, air, and ether. Culinary professor Giorgos Palisidis recently created what he calls the "Aristotelian Menu," based on foods and ingredients from northern Greece, the birthplace of the...
The prehistoric human skull found in the Petralona Cave in Northern Greece challenges the Out of Africa theory of the origin of Homo sapiens.
The human skull discovered in the Chalkidiki cave is one million years old and has generated...
The village of Taxiarchis in Halkidiki launched the festive season by lighting on Thursday the first Christmas tree in Greece.
Locals and visitors from other towns gathered at the main square to marvel at the 13-meters high fir tree decorated...
Gunshots left three individuals injured on Friday night at a beach bar in Greece's Chalkidiki region.
The incident took place at a beach bar packed with tourists and locals in the popular tourist village of Hanioti in northern Greece's tourist...
A hotel owner in Halkidiki, northern Greece, was fined by the authorities for animal abuse for using two parrots as teasers to attract guests.
Animal rights group Animal Rescue and Defence Squad alerted the police and local authorities in the...
