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7 Misconceptions About Ancient Egypt You Didn’t Know
Many misconceptions about ancient Egypt have been debunked by historians and scholars alike. From the portrayal of Queen Cleopatra to the myth that ancient...
The Greek Goddess Gaia and Her Connection to Earth Day
Today, April 22, Earth Day is celebrated once again as over one billion people help the Earth recover from the ravages of industrialization.
Malta’s Megalithic Structures Among the Oldest and Most Mysterious
Malta is home to some of the oldest and arguably most mysterious megalithic structures known to man, older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge. Malta's ancient...
The Rise of Cemetery Tourism: Resting Places as Cultural Sites in Greece and Beyond
The human relationship with death is both primordial and universal. From Egypt and Mesopotamia, to ancient Greece and the New World, burials were far...
Siberia Has a Gateway to Hell, and It’s Rapidly Expanding
In the cold and unhospitable environment of Siberia, a giant hole is breaking open the land. This hole has the shape of a stingray,...
The Incredible Story of Carlos Kaiser, Football’s Greatest Con Artist
Carlos Kaiser was supposed to be a footballer, playing in the position of striker—a role focused on scoring goals in football. However, he did...
TRAVEL
From Vietnam to Antarctica: The Longest Cruise Around the World
Just the sheer idea of the longest cruise around the world—a whopping 274 nights, nearly ten months at sea—sounds so preposterous that it is...
Greece’s Dazzling Milos Island
Milos is a volcanic island, and is the south-westernmost island in the Cyclades group.
Six Magical Greek Destinations With No Cars
Greece is full of natural beauty, some of these famous greek destinations have remained pure and there is no way a car could reach them.
A Magical Getaway to the Greek Island of Halki
Halki island is a haven of peace and natural remedy for anxiety. Its emerald waters, its history and culture are unique features.
Samothrace: A Little Known Island Paradise in Greece
Samothrace is a little-known Greek island which boasts many breathtaking waterfalls and is surrounded by crystal clear waters.
Windmills of Mykonos: The History of a Landmark
In Mykonos, the wind blows all year-long. This is the reason why its windmills have become the island's iconic landmark.
Ancient Greece
The Julius Caesar and Cleopatra’s Love Affair Revisited
The Greek queen of Egypt Cleopatra is associated with a very public love affair with Roman leader Julius Caesar apart from her glamorous beauty...
The Ancient Greek Belief That Animals Possessed Intelligence and Reason
Ancient Greeks held deep respect and affection for animals, believing they possessed reason, intelligence, and emotion, even as they hunted and sacrificed them to...
Newly Deciphered Greek Inscriptions Shed Light on Ancient Termessos
Researchers working at the ancient Greek city of Termessos (Greek: Τερμησσός) in modern-day Turkey have identified two Greek inscriptions that are shedding new light...
Antyllus: The Ancient Greek Surgeon Whose Methods Lasted Until the 19th Century
Αntyllus, one of antiquity’s most skilled and innovative surgeons, was an ancient Greek physician active in Rome around 150 AD. Though influenced by earlier...
Eratosthenes: The Ancient Greek Who Measured the Earth More Than 2,000 Years Ago
Ancient Greeks made countless astronomical discoveries, including Eratosthenes' calculation of the Earth's circumference and its shape.
The Lost Plant Ancient Greeks Used for Medicine, Food and Contraception
An ancient Greek plant, now extinct, called Silphium, was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for perfume, seasoning, medicine, and even contraception. It...
Greek Recipes by Nostimo
Toursi: The Greek Pickles
Pickles, kimchi, toursi: all names for one of the oldest known preparations. Pickles are a culinary tradition almost all over the world, thanks to...
Five Easy Summer Recipes With a Greek Spirit
Multifaceted, bright, and refreshing like the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, Greek cuisine has won millions of hearts all over the world. Traditional Greek dishes,...
Kalitsounia: Sweet Cretan Pastries Recipe
Kalitsounia is an amazing cheese-filled sweet pastry traditionally made on the Greek island of Crete. Here's our authentic recipe: For the filling: • SWEET MIZITHRA OR...
Traditional Recipe for the Greek Sweet Bread Tsoureki
Tsoureki, or Greek sweet bread, is a favorite delicacy throughout the Christmas and Easter holidays in Greece. This traditional recipe for Tsoureki includes all...