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Magnificent Byzantine Churches in the Heart of Athens
A tour of the Byzantine churches in the historic center of Athens offers history, unique architecture, a rare viewing experience and a knowledge boost. Not only have they survived but many churches are still open for spiritual business and...
Archaeology
The Stunning Ancient Greek Queen Fresco Discovered in Pompeii
A stunning fresco discovered amongst the ruins of ancient Pompeii in 2018 depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter, disguised as a swan, and Leda, the Greek mythical queen of Sparta and wife of King Tyndareus.
The figure...
Greece
Six Architectural Landmarks of Modern Athens Lost Forever
Some of Athens's architectural landmarks were destroyed in the post-World War II years to make way for modern buildings that epitomized the rapid economic development of the country.
Athens was the youngest capital city in Europe in the nineteenth century...
Culture
Podariko: Why Greeks Select Who Sets Foot First in the House on New Year
One of the oldest customs Greeks follow with the advent of the New Year is called “podariko”, from the root pod-, or foot, roughly meaning “good foot.”
Culture
Gambling on New Year’s Eve Is a Greek Tradition
Gambling on New Year’s Eve is a Greek tradition, as most Greeks play cards. According to folklore beliefs dating back to ancient times, the new year will not go well if one doesn't play cards on New Year’s Eve.
If...
Art
“The Carols”: The Most Celebrated Painting in Modern Greek Art
The beloved painting, The Carols (Greek: Τα Κάλαντα), created in 1872 by the Greek painter Nikiforos Lytras, is one of the most famous works in the history of modern Greek art. It is still admired today and is widely shared...
Greece
“Norman Atlantic” Ferry Disaster Still Haunts Greece
On December 28, 2014, the Norman Atlantic, a passenger ferry, caught fire in the Strait of Otranto in the Adriatic Sea en route from the Greek port of Patras to Ancona, Italy.
The Norman Atlantic became one of the deadliest...
Greek News
When Greece Was Part of the Lost Continent of Greater Adria
Recent research shows that more than 200 million years ago, Greece was part of a lost continent scientists call "Greater Adria."
The only visible remnants of Greater Adria today are the mountain ranges of southern Europe, such as the Alps,...
Greek News
Kaimaktsalan: The Winter Mykonos of Greece
Palaios Agios Athanasios or Tsegani is a traditional village at the foot of Mount Vorras or Kaimaktsalan, on the Piperitsa summit, next to Lake Vegoritida in Western Macedonia.
Culture
Greek Frappe Innovator Dies at 93
Christos Lentzos, the mastermind behind frappe, the legendary iced Greek beverage, has died at the age of ninety-three.
In the heart of Athens, Greece in the bustling neighborhood of Pagrati, there once stood a cafe that was more than just...