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Iconic Santorini “Flying Dress” Photo Shoots Come at Hefty Price

Vacationers in Santorini are willing to shell out large sums of money to capture iconic "flying dress" pictures on the island in elaborate photo shoots. Likely the most well-known and popular Greek island, Santorini welcomes millions of visitors each year. Many...

How are Cleopatra and Napoleon Related?

In the centuries since the deaths of antiquity's greatest generals, namely Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, it was not uncommon for the military minds of subsequent eras to be compared to these towering ancient figures. Napoleon Bonaparte, the foremost...

Top Ten Souvenirs from Greece

With so many Greek souvenirs to choose from throughout your travels in the country, let's be sure that you purchase the best ones to help you relive your Greek holiday after your return to cooler climates. After you return...

Greektowns of the United States

The Greek American community is widespread and has established vibrant communities in various cities and regions across the United States. Major Greek American enclaves include Astoria in New York City, Tarpon Springs in Florida, and Chicago, among others. In some...

Mercenaries Were Everywhere in the Ancient Greek World

With the Wagner Group security crisis currently unfolding in Russia, mercenaries are all over the news, but soldiers for hire are nothing new; in fact, they were ubiquitous across the ancient Greek world. More often than not, the citizen-soldier hoplite...