Greece

Everyday life in Ancient Athens of the Hellenistic era was more intellectually stimulating, and exciting, than in most ancient cities

The Greek College, established in 1699, was a short-lived attempt to create a separate learning institution for Greek Orthodox students at the University of Oxford, England during the 17th century, when there was regular contact between Eastern Orthodoxy and...

Greece is known for its wine, but it seems ancient Greeks were not only winemakers but also fond of brewing and drinking beer. According to a study published last year, the inhabitants of ancient Greece appear to have been brewing...

In the northernmost part of the Cycladic complex is Andros, the greenest island of the Cyclades. Because it is one of the closest islands to Athens, it has become a favorite destination for many, visitors, while at the same...

The earliest Greek cave art depicting extinct animals was discovered on Crete and is believed to be at least 11,000 years old. Dating back to the last Ice Age, the artwork was found in Asphendou Cave located near the village...

The captain of Aristotle Onassis' legendary yacht "Christina O" recently broke his long self-imposed silence, speaking about the celebrities the Greek tycoon once entertained onboard. In an extensive interview with Greek daily Espresso, Giorgos Zacharias spoke about Onassis' kindness to...

Kostis Palamas was not only one of the major Greek poets of modern times. He was also one of the most inspiring figures of Hellenism, as pieces of his literary work were adopted as national poems of the young...

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has confirmed his participation in the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, despite being hit with a season-ending calf injury in April that stopped him from playing in the Bucks' playoff run. This decision may come...

The US is allegedly planning to refer some migrants in Latin America for resettlement in Greece and Italy as part of efforts to discourage people in the region from traveling to the US-Mexico border, two people familiar with the...

Greece is set to launch its first ever state-owned satellite constellation to help government agencies collect vital data for improved environmental monitoring, disaster response, and national security. The 13 satellites, costing 60 million euros, are being built by UK company...