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The Great Fighters of the Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire, which began in 1821, resembles the stuff of legend.
Notorious Ottoman Pirate Barbarossa Was Scourge of Mediterranean
The notorious pirate, Barbarossa, who eventually went on to be an admiral in the Ottoman Navy, was surprisingly half Greek. As a pirate, he was...
Greek Professor Keeps Music from Cycladic Islands Alive
A Greek professor is compiling an enormous online archive of historic music from the Cycladic Islands, the first collection of its kind.
Empress Zoe, the Woman Who Overthrew Byzantine Emperors
Empress Zoe Porphyrogenita is among the most intriguing female figures in Byzantine history. Her life and fascinating political strategies define "Byzantine intrigue," with political...
Yiayia Nitsa and the Rise of Grandfluencers
A surprising and genuinely heartwarming trend has emerged in the last few years and it is none other than the rise of the "grandfluencers," ...
How Ancient Maya and Aztecs Celebrated New Year’s Eve
Maya and Aztecs had distinct calendars, celebrating New Year's Eve at various times with unique traditions. The Aztec and Maya calendars shared similarities with today's...
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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.
Five Breathtaking Greek Island Monasteries Built on Cliffs
In older times, Greek monks were trying to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect them from bandits, invaders, and conquerors.
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.
Step Back in Time: This Greek Village Is a Director’s Dream
Perched on a slope of legendary Mount Olympus is the picturesque Greek village of Palaios Panteleimonas, which has been used several times as a...
Your Ultimate Summer Guide to Greek Island Hopping
There is plenty for everyone. Here is your definitive guide to enjoying and getting to know the islands of Greece for the summer of 2021.
Discovering Samarina: Greece’s Highest and Most Picturesque Village
Samarina is renowned as the highest village in Greece and one of the highest in the Balkans, situated at an elevation of approximately 1,450–1,600...
Ancient Greece
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...
Plato’s Journey to Sicily and His Dream of Creating a Philosopher-King
Plato, one of the greatest Greek philosophers of all time—with whom one might claim that, along with Aristotle, Greece intellectually conquered the world—traveled widely...
The Ancient Libraries That Preserved the Knowledge of Great Civilizations
Clay tablets, papyrus scrolls and organized archives gave rise to the largest libraries the ancient world had ever seen. From Mesopotamia to the Mediterranean,...
Greek Recipes by Nostimo
Recipe: Galaktoboureko, the Most Beloved Greek Dessert
Here's a traditional recipe for the Greek dessert galaktoboureko, aka Greek milk, or custard pie. Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine,...
Greek Yogurt Pancakes: Favorite Breakfast Gets Healthy Makeover
Fluffy pancakes can switch high sugar - high cholesterol toppings such as butter, bacon or maple syrup for Greek style yogurt as a more balanced nutritious alternative.
Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Veggie Pie recipe
Boureki is a delicious Cretan veggie pie and here is our traditional recipe on how to make it Ingredients POTATOES 35oz / 1kg ZUCCHINI 35oz / 1...
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,...