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Ten Castles in Greece That Will Take Your Breath Away
Gabi Ancarola - September 30, 2024
Greek castles remind us of impressive stories from their epic past, some ranked among the best-preserved buildings in Europe.
Anafiotika, the Hidden Island of Athens
Phaedon Boukas - September 29, 2024
The tiny, scenic neighborhood of Anafiotika tucked above the Plaka, just below the Acropolis, is often overlooked by visitors to Athens
The Greek-American Guardian of Neoclassical Athens
Tasos Kokkinidis - September 28, 2024
Athens has a vast collection of neoclassical architecture gems dotting the city. Some are world famous. Most buildings go however unnoticed.
Greek and Cypriot Dialects: Distinct Varieties of the Same Language
Tasos Kokkinidis - September 27, 2024
Greek and Greek Cypriot dialects are distinct varieties of the Greek language that has evolved over the millennia. They share a common linguistic heritage, but they have developed distinctive features over time due to historical, geographical, and cultural factors. These...
Greece, “Sister Country to Italy”, Invited at the G7 Summit on Culture
Tasos Kokkinidis - September 25, 2024
Greece participated for the first time in the Summit of the G7 Ministers of Culture held in Italy after an invitation from the host country. The Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, said "Greece's invitation and its participation in the G7...
Spoon Sweets: A Historic Gesture of Greek Hospitality
Kerry Kolasa-Sikiaridi - September 24, 2024
The delicious age-old tradition in Greece of offering "spoon sweets" to visitors goes way back to the fourteenth century.
The Legend of the Last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine Palaiologos
Philip Chrysopoulos - September 20, 2024
In 1453, the Ottomans seized Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire and the life of its last emperor, Constantine Palaiologos.
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and Its Connection to the Present
Luis Ospino - September 19, 2024
Plato's allegory of the cave is one of the greatest stories of philosophy. It allows us to understand how the Greek philosopher perceived the world in ancient times. The tale involves a metaphorical explanation, in which the human being is...
Rome Conquered Greece, and Then Greece ‘Conquered’ Rome
Tasos Kokkinidis - September 18, 2024
"Greece, conquered Greece, her conqueror subdued, And Rome grew polished, who till then was rude." Horace, the leading Roman lyric poet during the time of Augustus. In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; sixty years...
The First Ever Cheesecake Was Served to Ancient Greek Olympic Athletes
Thomas Kissel - September 17, 2024
Cheesecake is one of the most recognizable and popular desserts. You may assume its origins trace back to France or possibly Italy, as the fluffy cream cheesecake has become a staple of traditional bakeries. But cheesecake has a very different...
Temple of Poseidon Lighting: A Night of Light and Culture in Sounio
Dimitrios Aristopoulos - September 16, 2024
In a unique pairing of ancient heritage and modern art, the Ministry of Culture of Greece is revamping the lighting of the iconic Temple of Poseidon in Sounio. The inauguration for the lighting event, scheduled for Monday, September 16th at...
Inauguration of New Lighting of Temple of Poseidon Livestreamed
Paula Tsoni - September 15, 2024
The new lighting of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion will be unveiled during a spectacular inauguration ceremony on Monday.
Varvakios: The Grand Food Market of Athens
Tasos Kokkinidis - September 13, 2024
The Varvakios central market in Athens, located at Athinas Street, which connects Monastiraki to Omonia, is a monument to Greek produce, where every possible food under the sun is bought and sold. Varvakios is a slice of traditional Greek daily life,...
Native American Artifacts Displayed in Athens 93 Years After Donation
Paula Tsoni - September 11, 2024
Previously unseen Native American artifacts donated by the Cincinnati Art Museum to the Greek State in 1931 have gone on public display.
Tsakonika: Defying the Odds, a Spartan Dialect Endures
Patricia Claus - September 10, 2024
Tsakonika, the language of ancient Sparta, still survives today, despite the ravages of time and the many reversals of fortune in Greece.