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Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great Campaigns Influenced Egyptian, World Cuisine
Alexander the Great had an enormous influence on the ancient world as a result of the Greek conqueror's military campaigns, including Egypt.
Greece
Avoid the Crowds on These Sparsely Inhabited Greek Islands
Despite their reputation as top tourism destinations, there are some secluded Greek islands with populations numbering under 200 people for those looking for a peaceful vacation.
Greece
Epirus Riviera: Crystal Clear Waters and Secret Coves of the Ionian Sea
The coasts of the Greek mainland hide a multitude of mesmerizing locations promising unforgettable moments to fortunate travelers. The Epirus Riviera in the northwestern corner of Greece just opposite Corfu is undoubtedly one of these magnificent places, with amazing...
Ancient Greece
The Trojan War: History or Myth?
The Trojan War as described magnificently in Homer's Iliad is so vivid that is considered by many as historical fact and not an epic poem
Archaeology
What Not to Miss at Delphi and the Surrounding Area
Let's take a look at some of the top things to do on your trip and some of the reasons why you will need more than a day in Delphi.
Greece
Kythera: The Greek Island Where History Meets Beauty
Kythera is an enchanted Greek island with majestic beaches, but with green mountainous terrain also, so there is something for everyone.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks’ Love for Their Dogs
Ancient Greeks had a great love and respect for their dogs, cherishing them as companions, protectors, and hunters, as evidenced by several dog tombstones discovered over the centuries.
The most well-known story about the relationship between ancient Greeks and their...
Greece
Kea Island: The Unsung Jewel of the Cyclades
Kea, called Tzia by most Greeks, is the closest Cycladic island to the Greek capital city of Athens
Culture
Manos Hatzidakis: The Composer Who Shaped Greek Music
Along with Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hatzidakis was Greece's greatest composer and his music was the soundtrack of 20th century Greece.
Ancient Greece
How Did Ancient Greek Armies Feed their Soldiers?
"An army marches on its stomach," the famous French general and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte is believed to have said. This statement would have rung just as true thousands of years earlier for the armies of ancient Greece as it...