9,000-Year-Old Rock Art Discovered Among Dinosaur Footprints
A recent study reveals that, about 9,400 years ago, hunter-gatherers living in what is now Brazil made rock art near dinosaur footprints. These drawings...
Two Greek Ministers Resign After Meeting With Media Mogul Marinakis
Two Greek ministers resigned on Thursday after it was revealed that they met Evangelos Marinakis, a Greek media and football tycoon earlier in the...
The Black Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
Netflix's Queen Cleopatra docuseries has caused an immense storm of controversy surrounding its depiction of Cleopatra VII Philopator as a black woman, and whilst...
1,500-Year-Old DNA Reveals Face of Chinese Emperor Wu
In a recent study, scientists used DNA from the bones of a Chinese emperor who lived 1,500 years ago to figure out what he...
Harvard to Remove Binding Made of Human Skin From 1800s Book
Harvard University announced it will remove a binding made from human skin from a book dating back to the 19th century. This book, named...
British Airways Greece to London Flight Almost Crashed With Drone
A British Airways flight from Athens, Greece to London, UK narrowly missed a drone by five feet while flying at 250 miles per hour...
5 Finance Tips From Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophers
The opinions and advice of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers were much sought after, whether about learning, debating, biology, physics, or dialectics, but one...
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...
Tilos, Greece’s First Energy-Self-Sufficient Island
The Greek island of Tilos in the Dodecanese has become the first in the entire Mediterranean to become fully self-sufficient in energy.
Using Greek Honey for Beautiful Skin, Hair, and Anti-Aging
The Ancient Greeks likely hold claim to being the first people to use honey as an ingredient in beauty products. Today, you will find...
Pontic Greek Still Spoken by Thousands in Northern Turkey
Pontic Greek, which closely resembles Ancient Greek still lives on today, in communities near Turkey's Black Sea coast.
Jupiter’s Moon Ganymede Emits Dial-Up Noises
Jupiter’s Moon Ganymede, which was named after a Trojan prince in Greek mythology, actually has a sound, according to NASA; unfortunately, it doesn't sound...
Meet the Greek who Introduced Real Souvlaki to Colombia
Giorgos Sitaras, a Greek who left his hometown of Thessaloniki, Greece, shares authentic Greek food like souvlaki with the Colombian people.
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 .
The Best Greek Islands for a Quiet Vacation
A holiday to the Greek Islands can be so many different things: adventure, a beach break, a trip back in time, or a week-long party.
The Mystery of Longevity on Ikaria Island, Greece
Ikaria, a beautiful island located in the eastern Aegean, may look similar to any other Greek islands, but there is one vital difference.
Athens’ Lycabettus Provides Stunning Views of Acropolis, Saronic Gulf
Located in the heart of Greece's bustling capital, Mount Lycabettus provides a serene, picturesque escape from the noise and hubbub of Athens.
Calypso’s Paradise: Gavdos, the Southernmost Greek Island
Gavdos is the southernmost Greek island, located to the south of its much larger neighbor, Crete.
Avoid the Crowds on These Tranquil Greek Islands
How would you like to visit a beautiful Greek island inhabited by fewer than two hundred people? Some of the islands we are about...
The Best Places to Visit on Your First Trip to Greece
While planning your first trip to Greece, you may be overwhelmed with the many marvelous destinations the country has to offer.
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...
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...
Semolina Halva Recipe
Here's a traditional recipe fro the delicious Greek desert Halva with Semolina.
Ingredients
250ml sunflower oil
14oz – 400gr semolina flour
5lb – 700gr sugar
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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...
Three Tasty Greek Yogurt Recipes to Try at Home
Treats made from Greek yogurt can add an interesting and tasty dimension. Once hard to come by outside of Greece, the country’s famed yogurt is now...