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Greece
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...
Environment
Samothrace: A Little Known Island Paradise in Greece
Samothrace is a little-known Greek island which boasts many breathtaking waterfalls and is surrounded by crystal clear waters.
History
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...
Animals
The Donkeys and Mules that Built Greece’s Paradise in Santorini
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There is a frenzy of articles about abuse of donkeys and mules on Santorini, but we need a historical perspective to understand.
Greece
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...
Diaspora
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...
Ancient Greece
Kerameikos in Athens: The Largest Necropolis of Ancient Greece
Kerameikos is the name of an Athenian demo formerly known as the potters' quarter, today the largest necropolis in Greece.
Ancient Greece
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...
Greece
First Pre-Human Lived in Northern Greece Area, Researchers Say
Researchers have found evidence that the first pre-human, or hominin, walked in the Northern Greece-Balkans area, not Africa.
Ancient Greece
Did Ancient Greeks Build their Temples Where Earthquakes Struck?
The Ancient Greeks may have built temples and other sacred or treasured sites deliberately on land previously affected by earthquakes.