In the late 1940s, the inauguration of the Venetsanos family winery in Megalochori marked a watershed moment for Santorini, signaling the end of the pre-industrial "kanava" (traditional cave cellars) era.
The mastermind behind this revolutionary project was chemist-oenologist Georgios Venetsanos....
The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean. The millions of tourists who visit the Cyclades this summer have the opportunity to marvel at some of the most...
The search for Atlantis, the mighty civilization that disappeared into the sea, has preoccupied researchers for centuries. Some place it in the Aegean Sea, others in the Tyrrhenian Sea, and still others in the Atlantic Ocean. According to details...
As the 2026 summer season reaches its midway point, the world-renowned island of Santorini is experiencing a complex tourism landscape. Confronted by regional wars, global economic tightening, and the lingering public relations fallout from a 2025 seismic scare, the...
Senior municipal and port officials on Santorini have launched a coordinated offensive against major international cruise lines and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). Speaking to Greek Reporter, local authorities claim global operators are deliberately engineering passenger bottlenecks and...
The recorded history of wine in Ancient Greece begins around the 15th century BC, while viticulture appears to have existed as early as in the Neolithic era, 6,500 years ago
The unveiling of Greece’s draft Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism has ignited a fierce debate across the Aegean. Aimed at curbing unchecked overtourism while safeguarding local ecosystems, the legislative blueprint attempts to bring structural order to a sector...
The most famous cliff all over the world, the Caldera of Santorini is a place worth seeing at least once. Nothing compares to the incredible sunset views on the highest edge of the volcano when the sun goes down...
One of the most captivating remnants of the ancient world, the Boxers Fresco from the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri on Santorini stands as a testament to the artistic and cultural vitality of the Bronze Age Aegean civilization.
Discovered amidst the...
The alphabet was one of the most important and influential things created in ancient Greece. It enabled ideas, which the Greeks famously had many, to be written down and shared easily. This alphabet also led directly to the Latin alphabet,...
