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The Ancient Greek Sanctuaries and Temples of Olympia
The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece. Forming the backdrop to so much of Greek history, it is impossible to imagine Greece at all without Olympia,...
Greek News
Greece and Turkey Foreign Ministers to Meet in Ankara
The Greek minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, will meet his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Ankara on September 5.
Greek News
Fire Burning on Andros Island, Fronts Still Active on Evros
Fires were burning through Saturday night on Andros island and fronts are still active for a 9th day in the Evros area, northeastern Greece.
Culture
Lost Something? Bake a Fanouropita if You Can Find a Recipe
August 27th marks the celebration of St. Fanourios, and, to honor him, Greek women typically bake a Fanouropita, or Saint Fanourios Pie, in hopes of finding something they have lost. The martyr is known for helping the faithful find lost...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Roman Complex in Switzerland
Archaeologists from the Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology have made a significant discovery. They found a substantial Roman complex while digging in a gravel quarry near Cham-Oberwil, situated in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland. Positioned on a raised spot...
Archaeology
Archaeological Find Supports Ancient Greek Explorer’s Account of Britons
The discovery of ochre fragments at a Stone Age site in England supports an ancient Greek explorer's account of Britons as "painted people."
Space
NASA Takes Another Step Towards Supersonic Passenger Flights
Ever since the retirement of the Concorde in 2003, the speedy journey across the Atlantic Ocean has become a thing of history. Traveling between London and New York now requires approximately eight hours, or a bit less —say around seven...
Ancient Greece
The statue of Greek Goddess Athena in Mexico’s Guadalajara
A modern-age bronze statue of the ancient Greek goddess Athena has become a symbol of the city of Guadalajara in western Mexico.
Archaeology
Vikings Were in America Before Columbus, Study Claims
Vikings from Greenland were living in North America's Newfoundland 1,000 years ago according to evidence from a recent study. Newfoundland is located in Maritime Canada. Scientists have suspected for years that Vikings had settled in the area, but had not been...
Economy
Greece Becomes Europe’s Tax-Free Shopping Champion
Greece has became a European champion in regards of tax-free shopping against the background of the turbulent economic situation in the world. The country has become the favored destination for duty-free purchases by visitors from third countries. Although there...
Greece
The Charming Villages of Mount Pelion, Greece
Taking a trip to Mt. Pelion in Greece in autumn after the heat of summer is gone when the leaves change colors to beautiful shades of orange and red can be like a fairy tale. Mt. Pelion, located in the...
Ancient Greece
Chicken Bones Reveal Exact Date of Ancient Greek City’s Destruction
An international team of archaeologists determined the exact date of the destruction of the ancient Greek city of Scythopolis located in the modern town of Beit She'an in modern Israel. In the past, it has been suggested by archaeologists that...
Ancient Greece
Orpheus and Eurydice Free Admission Opera at Ancient Corinth
An 18th-century opera based on the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice will be presented at ancient Corinth on August 29.
Culture
Discover Centuries of Greek History in Veria
Built at the foot of Mount Vermion, the Greek city of Veria was the second most important town after Aigai in the ancient Macedonian era. It was also the third most important city of the Byzantine empire from the 11th...
Food
Agora Modiano, a Next Generation Food Market in Thessaloniki
Agora Modiano, the largest food market in Thessaloniki, is a must-see destination shaping the new gastronomic face of the city. A history rich with drama and modern innovation are interwoven in the facility itself, introducing visitors to a novel...
Military
Russian Government Denies Involvement in Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Death
The Russian government has denied claims that it had any involvement in Yevgeny Prigozhin's death, just days after the Wagner Group chief was reported to have perished in a plane crash. Dmitry Utkin, one of the co-founders of Wagner, along...
Culture
The Indian Ascetic Holding His Arm Up for World Peace Since 1973
An Indian ascetic (sadhu) named Amar Bharati has been advocating for world peace for almost fifty years while holding up his right hand in the air without ever lowering it. A sadhu is a religious ascetic or holy person in...
Diplomacy
Greece-India Joint Statement in Full
The leaders of Greece and India, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Shri Narendra Modi, issued a joint statement following the meeting they held in Athens, the first visit of an Indian PM in four decades. Greece-India joint statement in full 1. At the...
Greece
Lichadonisia: Experience the Mythical and Exotic Greek Islets
There is history and mythology abounding throughout Greece, and the exotic Greek islands of Lichadonisia are no exception. The enticing, magical tales of the creation of this island complex located northeast of Evia, in the North Evia Gulf, only adds...
Animals
‘World’s Rarest’ Giraffe Born Without Spots at Tennessee Zoo
The World's rarest giraffe with a unique pattern is gaining widespread attention on the internet. This special giraffe was born in a zoo located in Limestone, Tennessee, and what sets it apart is its lack of spots. The team of...
Culture
Never Ask Google to Translate These 23 Funny Greek Expressions
Some Greek expressions are impossible to be translated by Google. Although different cultures tend to produce their own phrases, meanings aren't always the same across borders. Here we collected 23 phrases only Greeks use that if you try to literally...
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Bucks Uncertain
Giannis Antetokounmpo said that he is not yet willing to sign a new contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. In a few weeks, he will be eligible for a three-year extension worth about $173 million, but he doesn’t plan to sign...
Diplomacy
Greece and India Aim to Strengthen Ties in Modi’s Visit to Athens
Greece and India have vowed to strengthen their relations during the visit of PM Narendra Modi to Athens on Friday, the first by an Indian leader in four decades. Greece is the eastern gateway to Europe and offers a huge...
Archaeology
X-Ray Helps Solve Pompeii’s Victims Mystery
Scientists conducted a study that has deepened understanding of the manner in which the inhabitants of Pompeii died. The most destructive eruption of Mount Vesuvius, located on the coast of the Gulf of Naples, occurred in 79 AD. Despite the...
Politics
Historic Trump Mugshot Released After Surrender in Georgia
Donald Trump has surrendered in Georgia on charges of plotting to overturn the state's 2020 election results in an arrest that saw the first-ever mugshot of a former US president. It was his fourth arrest in five months in a...
Environment
Wildfire in Greece’s Evros Declared ‘Biggest the EU Has Ever Faced’
The wildfire in the region of Evros of northeastern Greece has been declared the biggest the European Union (EU) has ever faced, an EU official said on Thursday. The fire north of the coastal city of Alexandroupolis, which has been...
Health
Scientists Crack the Y Chromosome Code for the First Time
Researchers have successfully charted the Y chromosome's genetic landscape for the very first time. This significant advancement holds the potential to pave the way for addressing health concerns such male-related cancers and problems with fertility. The Y chromosome, which is...
Greek News
Miltos Tentoglou Wins Gold at World Athletics Championship
Miltiadis (Miltos) Tentoglou, the formidable athlete, secured another victory at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest. The Greek champion won the gold medal in the long jump with an outstanding result of 8.52 meters, once again making history...
Greek News
Greek Temple-Style Home in England Restored After Two Centuries
Belsay Hall, a historical house built in Greek temple style, was renewed in Northumberland, North East England, The Guardian reports. Constructed between 1810 and 1817, Belsay Hall was the brainchild of its owner, Sir Charles Monk, an English liberal politician,...
Archaeology
DNA Extracted From 2,900-Year-Old Palace Brick
Researchers have extracted plant DNA from an ancient clay brick that was once a part of the palace of the Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II. Following the sequencing of the isolated DNA, specialists have successfully categorized thirty-four plant groups, among them...
Archaeology
Ancient Greek Papyrus Is Europe’s Oldest Surviving Book
The Derveni papyrus, an ancient Greek papyrus roll from the era of Philip II of Macedon's reign—probably from the years between 340 and 320 B.C.—is considered Europe's oldest legible manuscript still in existence today. Its name derives from the site...
Politics
BRICS Announces Enlargement at Johannesburg Summit
The BRICS alliance just announced its enlargement to include Ethiopia, Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE this morning. The alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), was founded in 2010 in order to create an economic discussion that...
Greek News
Firefighters Contain Wildfire Near Mount Parnitha, North of Athens
A huge wildfire that broke out near Mount Parnitha, north of Athens on Tuesday has subsided according to the Fire Service. The fire first broke out in the area of Fili, on Parnitha’s foothills, and aided by strong winds it...
Science
Coffee Grounds Waste Used to Boost Concrete Strength
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT University) in Australia revealed that substituting some of the sand in concrete with used coffee grounds could make concrete up to thirty percent stronger. Dr. Rajeev Roychand, the main researcher...
Greek church
UNESCO-Designated Monastery Damaged in Greek Wildfire
The UNESCO-designated monastery of Hosios Loukas in Viotia in central Greece was damaged by a wildfire raging in the area on Wednesday. Founded in the mid-10th century, the monastery is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture...
Health
Skipping Aspirin After Heart Attack Increases Risks
After experiencing a heart attack, your doctor probably advised you to take a small dose of aspirin every day. This is to lower the risk of having another heart attack or stroke. However, many people do not stick to...
Military
Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin Believed Dead in Plane Crash
Wagner Group Leader Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly died when his business jet crashed during a journey from Moscow to Saint Petersburg. According to Russian authorities, all ten people on board the Embraer Legacy 600 business jet, including three crew members, died....
Ancient Greece
Was the Etruscan Language Related to Greek?
The Etruscans are one of the first peoples to inhabit central Italy beginning approximately in the 8th century B.C. They have puzzled historians and linguists alike, who have always seen them as a peculiar and mysterious people. The first witness...
Greek News
Ios: The Greek Party Island Boasts Stunning Beaches
The Greek island of Ios, or Nios as locals call it, is a charming Cycladic island renowned among the young for its vivid nightlife. It is located between Santorini, Paros and Naxos islands and offers a plethora of lovely bays...
Archaeology
Greece Calls for Parthenon Marbles Return After British Museum Thefts
Greece has renewed calls for the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the UK after a series of thefts at the British Museum that saw antiquities put up for sale online. The security questions raised by the missing objects “reinforces...
Ancient Greece
The Mysterious Nabataeans and the Greek Influence
Is the history of the Nabataeans mysterious or lost? The Kingdom of the Nabataeans has not been substantially recorded by scholars and archaeologists alike, but that is changing. The question is if there is any connection between the Nabataeans...
Ancient Greece
Was Greek Philosopher Diogenes the Cynic the First Anarchist?
Greek philosopher Diogenes could have been the first anarchist, or the first satirist, or the first naturalist -- depending on the reader's point of view.
Ancient Greece
The Concepts of Heaven and Hell in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece's concepts for Heaven and Hell are of course different than those propounded by Christianity, but have striking similarities.
Culture
Grape Harvesting Season in Full Swing in Greece
Grape harvesting in late August and September is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions in the Greek countryside. Family, neighbors, and friends all get together to harvest the precious bunches of green and purple pearls which will...
Environment
Huge Wildfire Rages Near Mount Parnitha, North of Athens
Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain a wildfire at the foothills of Mount Parnitha, located north of Athens on Wednesday amid fears that the blaze could spread into the mountain’s National Park. The fire that broke out at midday...
Archaeology
Pre-Inca People Stomped Salutes to Their Thunder God
Archaeologists discovered a fascinating occurrence in the Andes Mountains around seven hundred years ago long before the Inca Empire rose to prominence in 1400 A.D. New evidence suggests pre-Inca peoples produced human thunder on a ridge in the mountains. Those...
Greece
Eleftherios Venizelos: The Leader Who Expanded Greece’s Borders
Born in Mournies, Chania on August 23, 1864, Eleftherios Venizelos served seven times as Greece's prime minister. For most people, he was viewed as the country's most important politician because he expanded Greek borders and brought Constitutional reforms that...
Archaeology
New Study Sheds Light on Bronze Age Diets
In the past, experts guessed how old tools were used by looking at old writings and hints around them. However, when it came to what people ate a long time ago, they had to make educated guesses about food...
Military
Russian Wagner Mercenary Chief Appears in First Video Since Mutiny
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Russian mercenary Wagner Group, has appeared for the first time in a video address since his private military company (PMC) mutinied in June, earlier this year. The video was released on Telegram, a popular...
Health
Eye Scan May Detect Parkinson’s Years Before It’s Diagnosed
A breakthrough discovery has found a clue in the back of the eye that could be linked to Parkinson's disease, a condition affecting movement. What's remarkable is that this clue might show up many years before doctors are able...
Science
New Smart Glasses Allow Deaf People to See Conversations
New artificial intelligence AI-powered smart glasses allow deaf people to see conversations with real-time subtitles as well as rewind the chat. Branded XRAI Glass, the latest technology, uses ordinary augmented reality AR glasses synchronized to a smartphone app with AI-powered...
Ancient Greece
Rare Photos Show First Excavations at Sacred Greek Island of Delos
Rare photographs of the excavations at the sacred Greek island of Delos from the 19th Century have come to light in a book by French archaeologists.
Greek News
Greece Wildfires: 18 Bodies Found at Evros Inferno
At least 18 charred bodies have been discovered in the region of Evros north of Alexandroupolis, Greece as a huge wildfire is burning in the region. Firefighters who discovered the bodies near the village of Dadia, northeast of Alexandroupolis, say...
Culture
India’s Independence Inspired by Greek Ideas
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India's struggle for independence has been inspired by Greek ideas shared by many of its revolutionaries and philhellenes. By Arunansh B Goswami* In his book The Histories, Herodotus mentions ‘Indians’ (‘Indoi-Ινδοι' in Greek) on page 187. It was the first time...
Greek news
The Greeks of Bogota, Colombia
Bogota, the capital of Colombia and a sprawling mega-city of almost ten million inhabitants, is home to a grand total of approximately 150 Greeks. With its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and breathtaking landscapes, Bogota offers visitors a unique and...
Ancient Greece
A Visit to Greece’s Valley of the Muses
The eastern slopes of Mount Helicon have been known as the Valley of the Muses since ancient times. They were the site of an ancient Greek sanctuary where, since the 3rd century B.C., the Thespians would organize Mouseia festivals...
Archaeology
17th-Century ‘Vampire Child’ Unearthed in Poland
Archaeologists have made a new discovery in Poland. They have uncovered some strange remains of a child who lived during the 17th century. What's unusual is that the child's foot had a padlock attached to it. This has led researchers...
Environment
Alexandroupolis Hospital Evacuated as Wildfires Rage in Greece
The main hospital of Alexandroupolis in northeast Greece has been evacuated, as wildfires have engulfed the coastal town near the border with Turkey. Dozens of patients accompanied by doctors and nurses have been transferred as a precaution to a ferry...
Archaeology
Ice Age Footprints Rewrite History of Humans in America
Ice Age human footprints found at White Sands National Park in New Mexico are rewriting the history of humans in America. Scientists recently announced that the footprints are 23,000 years old, which means they are from the last Ice Age. The...
Diplomacy
The Athens Declaration: Balkan Leaders in ‘Unwavering Support for Ukraine’
Eleven leaders of Balkan countries, including Greece,meeting in Athens expressed their "unwavering support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, based on the values of democracy and rule of law" in the face of...
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