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Environment
The Stunning Greek Island That’s Only a Beach
Lefkada is a popular Greek island known for its beaches, particularly Porto Katsiki and Egremni. However, there is a beach near Lefkada you don't want to miss, and that is Agios Nikolaos, a breathtaking island that consists of a...
Business
What is an NFT? How Non-Fungible Tokens Took Over Crypto
If you're an avid investor in cryptocurrency or a digital art lover, it's likely that you've heard about non-fungible tokens, commonly referred to as "NFTs."
So what exactly are NFTs? Non-fungible tokens certify the ownership of a one-of-a-kind piece of...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks were Gourmands with a Preference for Fish
Ancient Greeks were gourmands and particularly fond of large fresh fish and eel, according to research headed by zooarchaeologist Dr. Demetra Mylona.
The zooarchaeologist, who does research for the Institute of Aegean Prehistory Study Center for East Crete, is collecting...
Food
Foodies Look No Further—Here’s a Modern Twist on Greek Moussaka
Moussaka is a favorite Greek dish, and it is the perfect summer platter for your foodie gatherings.
There are many creative modern twists on moussaka that any foodie can appreciate. Get ready to take notes to serve up your favorite...
Art
Boissonnas, the Photographer of the Greek Land and People
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Photographer François-Frédéric Boissonnas took some of the most beautiful images ever captured of Greece during his travels throughout the country.
By Eugenia Russell
This October is the 76th anniversary of the death of the great Swiss landscape photographer François-Frédéric Boissonnas (June...
Culture
Pentozali, the Gravity-Defying Traditional Dance of Crete
Pentozali is a gravity-bending traditional dance from Crete, where traditional ways of life still hold strong in many areas of the island.
Ancient Greece
Edible Insects: New Frontier For Western Cuisine Has Ancient Roots
With the green light for the production and introduction of the first edible insects into European markets, conflicting opinions were rife.
History
Zozo Christodoulou, the First Greek Woman to Run the Marathon
On October 19, 1974, Zozo Christodoulou did something that no other Greek woman had done before. She ran in the original Marathon race, making history for Greek women.
At the time, the race was called the "Open Marathon" or "The...
Greece
The Sweet History of the Oldest Bougatsa Shop in Chania, Crete
In Chania, the famous Iordanis has been baking fresh Bougatsa - the Greek sweet filo pastry - since 1922.
Archaeology
World’s Oldest Mosaic Uncovered in Central Turkey
The world's oldest mosaic has recently been discovered in Yozgat in central Turkey. Archaeologists excavated the design in Yogat's Sorgun district.
The mosaic measures 10 by 23 feet, is comprised of 3,147 stones, and is thought to be over 3,500...