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Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for James Bond

In the wake of Daniel Craig's last appearance as James Bond, competition to fill the role has been on the rise, and former Bond...

Athens Municipality Plans Monument Honoring Victims of Train Crash

A decision has been made by the Athens Municipal Council to move ahead with the creation of a monument for the victims of the...

Archaeologists in Search of King John’s Lost Treasure

Researchers from the West Norfolk and King’s Lynn Archaeological Society (WNKLAS) are on a hunt to find King John’s missing treasure. King John, born in...

Who Invented Crucifixion?

The form of execution known as crucifixion is most closely associated with Jesus Christ. It was the form of execution by which he was...

Living on a Yacht in Greece: The Magic of Island Hopping

How is it living aboard a yacht in Greece? British expatriates Tony and Tessa Cross have spent years doing it while crisscrossing the Aegean.   By...

Greece’s Meteora and Pindos Designated UNESCO Global Geopark

The Meteora Pyli Geopark was designated part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks network as of Thursday, becoming one of the now 213 Geoparks located...

Ancient Statue of the God Apollo Uncovered at Philippi, Greece

Students at the archaeological site of Philippi, northern Greece uncovered a marble head of a statue believed to belong to God Apollo, the Ministry...

Excavations at Ancient Greek City of Amphipolis Yield New Discoveries

New discoveries have been made by an archaeological excavation in the Kasta Tomb and the Amphipolis archaeological site, which highlight the strategic character of...

On This Day in 1930, Constantinople Was Renamed Istanbul, Both Greek Words

Built as Byzantium around 657 BC and then renamed Constantinople in the 4th century CE after Constantine the Great made the city his capital,...

The Female Gladiators of Ancient Rome

In Ancient Rome, female fighters were known as "Gladiatrix" and were basically the equivalent of Roman male gladiators. However, instead of fighting other men,...

Lafcadio Hearn: The Greek National Poet of Japan

Lafcadio Hearn, a unique figure in international literature, began his life in Greece and spent the rest of his career in Japan.

The Magic of Recreating Ancient Greek Masterpieces

A workshop produces the only officially-certified replicas of ancient Greek masterpieces that are sold in museums and archaeological sites.

The Greek Legacy of Pilates

Inspired by Greek heritage and philosophies, Pilates is one of the most well-known and popular exercise regimes of the world .

Cold War-Era Greek Adoptee Finds Her Family, Founds Mission to Help Others

Greek adoptee Linda Carol Trotter, through The Eftychia Project, provides assistance and support to Greek adoptees searching for their roots.

Mani, Greece: A Destination of Unique Beauty and Rich History

The Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese has a unique, stark landscape and its rich history and traditions make it a stunning destination.

Lemnos: Home to Greece’s Unique Desert

People who have not visited the beautiful Greek island of Lemnos may consider it a  moonscape due to its arid terrain.

Ten Things to Do in the Picturesque City of Chania, Crete

The picturesque seaside city of Chania is located in western Crete and it features a well-preserved historical center as well as a modern city.

Foneas: The Greek Beach Too Beautiful for Its Name

One of the most beautiful beaches in Messinia in the Peloponnese carries one of the least attractive names you could possibly imagine. But once...

Apeiranthos: The Unique Mountain Village of Naxos, Greece

Apeiranthos is a beautiful mountain village of Naxos, the Cycladic island of Greece, seemingly untouched by time.

Flying on a Hot-Air Balloon Over Crete’s Stunning Lasithi Plateau

The amazing experience of flying with a hot-air balloon over the Lasithi Plateau in Crete. The Plateau is an ancient lake bed, surrounded on...

Top 10 Greek Islands for Family Vacations

With Greece set to reopen for tourists on 14th May, here is a selection of Top 10 destinations in the Greek islands for family holidays.

Beaches in Greece Rank Among Top Secret Spots in Europe

Greece ranks twice on a list of the top "secret beaches" in Europe featured in the latest edition of Travel + Leisure, a top travel magazine.

The Ferocious Wars of Alexander the Great’s Successors After His Death

The Wars of the Diadochi, or the Wars of Alexander's Successors, were a series of conflicts that erupted among the generals of Alexander the...

What a Clinic Looked Like in Ancient Greece

The first realistic depiction of an outpatient clinic in ancient Greece is on a drawing on a small vase created in Athens around 470...

Hypatia: The Female Greek Philosopher Killed for Her Beliefs

Hypatia, one of the greatest philosophers of Alexandria, was admired for her groundbreaking ideas but was brutally murdered for them by Christian fanatics in...

League of Corinth: The First Time All Greeks United

The League of Corinth was an initiative of King Philip II of Macedon to unite all Greek city-states against the Persian Achaemenid Empire

Ancient Greek Statue of Woman Using “Laptop” Sparks Conspiracy Theories

A recurring conspiracy theory which has gone viral claims that an ancient Greek statue supposedly depicting a woman "using a laptop" is "proof" of...

When Exactly Is Atlantis Believed to Have Existed?

Plato's story of Atlantis is famously set a very long time ago in the past. The figure "9000 years before Solon" is thrown around...

Chicken Shawarma Stuffed Mushrooms: A Mediterranean Take

A Mediterranean version of stuffed mushrooms dishes would be the chicken Shawarma stuffed mushrooms recipe.

Pastitsio Recipe, aka Greek Oven-Baked Pasta

Pastitsio is a traditional and famous Greek pasta dish topped with ground beef and bechamel sauce. Ingredients For the minced meat 21 oz / 600 gr ground...

Chocolate Dipped Melomakarona Recipe

A spin of the traditional Melomakarona, the chocolate filled Greek Christmas cookies are a great dessert for the holiday meals. In a bowl • WATER 17...

Gyros Street Tacos: Delicious Greek Mexican Fusion

When the most popular street foods of two of the world's most celebrated cuisines meet, the result is Churrasco-Style Gyros Street Tacos.