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Hundreds of Lost Desert Tombs in Africa Reveal Sophisticated Ancient Culture
Eleusis, One of the Most Important Religious Sites in Ancient Greece
500-Year-Old Inca Freeze-Dried Potatoes Found in Peru
The Unknown Wife of Ancient Greek Philosopher Pythagoras
The Magnificent Ancient Greek Theaters of Messene and Sicyon
Archaeologists Discover Ireland’s Largest Viking Settlement
Historic Orthodox Christian Cathedral Catches Fire During Russian Attack on Ukraine
Greece Orders November 17 Terror Group Leader Back to Jail
US-Iran Agree to End Middle East War and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Sister Nectaria: The Greek Nun Who Became a Mother to Thousands in Kolkata
Greek news
Three Brown Bears Found Shot and Poisoned in Western Macedonia, Greece
Authorities and environmental groups in Greece have raised the alarm after three brown bears died in Western Macedonia within a short period in cases...
Rhodes Reclaims Pervola: A Living Museum Opens in the Heart of the Medieval City
In a landmark ceremony on the island of Rhodes, after 75 years, Greece reopened the "Pervola," a sprawling five-acre expanse in the heart of...
Greece Signs EU SAFE Deal for €787.7 Million in Defense Upgrades
Greece has signed its participation agreement in the EU’s SAFE defense program, giving the country access to up to €787.7 million ($914.7 million) in...
The Aegean’s Hidden Wealth: Why Greece Matters in the Critical Minerals Boom
Data from the US Geological Survey reveals that Greece is a global titan in the extraction of industrial minerals. According to a recent USGS...
Mystery Over the Lashed Ancient Satyr Unveiled in Athens
This sculpted satyr, dating from the Roman era of Athens, was once furiously lashed by a heavy hand more than a hundred times. Now,...
Four Elderly Siblings Die Together in Container Home Fire in Greece
A devastating fire ended in tragedy early Monday morning in Konitsa, northwestern Greece, claiming the lives of four elderly siblings who perished within a...
Greek Ferry Alters Course to Rescue Elderly Swimmer at Sea
A routine Sunday afternoon crossing turned into a harrowing race against time when a Rio–Antirrio ferry successfully intercepted a life-or-death crisis at sea, rescuing...
Thessaloniki Smashes Guinness World Record With Massive Zeibekiko Dance
Thessaloniki’s iconic Aristotelous Square was flooded with over eight hundred dancers on Sunday, all aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the largest...
Why Sifnos Is Becoming Greece’s Most Celebrated Food Island
The island of Sifnos, which is located in the Aegean Sea, perfectly combines Greek tradition with natural beauty, yet remains a little-known secret outside...
Alexander the Great’s Assassination and the Location of the Lost Tomb
Archaeologists and scholars have spent nearly a century investigating what happened to Alexander the Great and where his tomb is located. Some argue that...
Greek Videos & Short Docs
The Rocket War of Chios: An Easter Game (Full Documentary)
Trizonia: The Unknown Greek Island Onassis Almost Bought
Meet the Most Famous Tourist in Greece: Scott ‘the American’
Greek Culture and Entertainment
The Hidden Greek Village on the Island of Samos Famous for Its 100-Year-Old Residents
Spatharaioi, a village on Greece's island of Samos, is known for its residents’ remarkable longevity, with historical records from the 19th century reporting some...
Remembering Stavros Niarchos: The Greek Shipping Titan and Benefactor
Stavros Niarchos, the great Greek benefactor, passed away on this day 25 years ago, leaving a foundation that continues his philanthropy
The Greek Designer of the Iconic British Mini Car
An English-Greek man had the distinction of being the designer of one of the two most emblematic cars in the world, the Mini Cooper.
Liberty Ships: The “Ugly Ducklings” That Transformed Greek Shipping
Liberty Ships, first built during World War II, transformed the Greek shipping industry. By Lia Mageira “Your safety altogether depends upon the sea.” Xenophon, 4th century BC,...
Sunken Maya City Found in Guatemala Shows Striking Similarities to Atlantis
Beneath the waters of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, in the territory of the former Maya civilization, lie the submerged ruins of an extraordinary site...
Myrtis, the Ancient Athens Plague Victim Has Message for Covid Era
Myrtis, a victim of the great plague of Athens after 2500 years takes part in the global effort in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Corfu’s Ghost Village: Ruined Stone Mansions and Timeless Echoes
Old Peritheia is the oldest village of Corfu, located in the heart of Mount Pantokrator. Ruined stone mansions and semi-ruined temples with forever-muted bell...
Folegandros: An Unspoiled Greek Island Paradise
Folegandros is for those who are looking to experience a more simple and unforgettable Greek island vacation
Ancient Greeks Traveled a Lot, Even Used Clay ‘Passports’
The Ancient Greeks were active travelers, despite the dangers of land travel and the fear of highwaymen. Sea travel required ample supplies and means. A...
A Greek Vacation Dilemma: The Ionian Islands or the Cyclades?
With the coming summer, it will be time for hopeful travelers to face one of the most pleasant dilemmas in planning this year's vacation:...
Greece Among Top Five Travel Destinations for 2025
Greece keeps shining bright on the international tourism stage and is among the world's top five travel destinations for the summer of 2025, ranking...
The Ten Best Beaches on Rhodes, the Island of Knights
Rhodes, the largest Greek island of the Dodecanese archipelago, has lovely beaches that face the pine woods on the mountainsides, as well as a...
Ancient Greece
Did Ancient Greek Warriors Wear Horned Helmets in the Trojan War?
The Iliad, composed by Homer in the seventh century BCE, famously tells the story of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans. According to...
The Waiting Room of 470 BC: Inside an Ancient Greek Medical Clinic
The first realistic depiction of an ancient Greek outpatient clinic is on a drawing on a small vase created in Athens around 470 BC...
Athena vs. Poseidon: The Battle That Gave Athens Its Name
The story of how Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world, attained its current name is a foundational Greek myth. Unbeknown to...
The Priceless Treasure of Troy Greece Refused to Accept
It was 1874 when the Greek prime minister and the minister of ecclesiastical affairs and public education stood before parliament and declared that Greece...
Miltiades: The General Who Won the Battle of Marathon
The name of the general Miltiades will forever remain in the minds of Greeks. He was the great victor of the crucial Battle of...
Diocles of Carystus: The “Younger Hippocrates” of Greek Medicine
Very few figures of the ancient Greek world of medicine loom as large as Diocles of Carystus, even though he is not as widely...
Greek Recipes by Nostimo
Shrimp And Gyros Skewers: Where The Mountains Meet The Sea
Next time that you are feeling indecisive about fish (well, seafood!) or meat for dinner, why not try the shrimp and gyros skewers.
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...
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...
Greek Octopus Recipe for a Delicious ‘Sarakosti’
If you happen to travel to Greece during the period leading up to Easter, you will see menus and food posters that are slightly...