Greek culture
Ancient Greece
Top Mythological Sites in Greece
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There is something about Greece that sets it apart from many other holiday destinations across the globe; its mythological sites.
Diaspora
National Hellenic Museum to Hold Annual Gala in Chicago
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) will hold its annual gala supporting the museum’s mission to share Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek-American story. The upcoming event will include fine dining, live music, dancing, and a spectacular auction.
The gala...
Culture
Foodies Alert: 5 Best Traditional Santorini Dishes to Try
When tourists visit the Greek Island of Santorini, they are often surprised by the unique traditional dishes that are served by the locals at tavernas and restaurants.
Greek News
All the Greek Island Groups Explained
You have probably seen the postcard of whitewashed houses gathered together overlooking the endless blue waters of the Aegean Sea countless times, and rightly so. Greece is known for its abundance of unique islands, which every summer offer visitors...
Greece
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 and art museums.
Another charm of the island is that it is dotted with charming authentic...
History
Ten of Greece’s Most Spectacular Monasteries
Greece has many beautiful sights for you to check out while you are visiting the country. One thing you want to be sure to add to your itinerary is visiting some of the ancient, historical Greek monasteries. Here are ten...
Ancient Greece
Pompeii Skeleton Proves Greek Culture Was Thriving in Ancient Rome
Greek culture was thriving in ancient Rome a skeleton discovered recently in Pompeii, the Roman city which was completely destroyed after the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD, proves.
The discovery was made in the necropolis of Porta...
Ancient Greece
Greece and China: The Wisdom of Ancient Civilizations
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Chinese culture belongs to one of the oldest civilizations, as does Greek culture, and Confucian teachings have been regarded as providing the definitive morality that underpins Chinese mentality and behavior, regardless of any religious background.
By Steve Bakalis
“The values of...
Greece
Greece Listed Among Best Places to Retire by Global Retirement Index
Does 2023 mark the year you plan to retire? If you answered yes, and especially if the idea of retiring abroad appeals to you, then the 2023 Annual Global Retirement Index list of the best locations to retire, compiled...
Ancient Greece
Philoxenia: The Roots of Greek Hospitality
The ancient Greek value of hospitality which ranked at the top of the list of virtues, and still lives on today in Greece, is “philoxenia”