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Modern Greek Argonauts: What is Fated is Impossible to Escape 

The modern Greek Argonauts are the Diaspora, following the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts to retrieve the Golden Fleece from remote Colchis. By Steve Bakalis In antiquity, many Greeks migrated to new Hellenistic cities founded in Alexander the Great’s wake. The...

Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies Aged 96

Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96 at a hospice care home in the state of Georgia. The Carter Center confirmed in a statement that she died peacefully...

4 Tips That May Help You Reach the Age of 100

Researchers in Greece have come up with four tips that may help people reach the age of 100 by studying the places in the world with exceptionally long life expectancies. Several factors appear to affect life expectancy. Research has shown...

What Is Rhodium, Almost 10 Times the Price of Gold?

The most precious and expensive metal in the world is not gold but a rare and hard metal called rhodium, a name derived from the Greek 'rhodon,' meaning rose-colored. The value of rhodium is far higher than the price of...

What Witches From Ancient Greece Tell Us About Modern Witchcraft

From ancient Greece through Puritan New England, witches functioned as easy targets for cultural anxieties about gender, power, and mortality. By Joel Christensen Living on the North Shore in Boston in the fall brings the gorgeous turning of the leaves and...

The Stunning Ancient Fresco Portraying a Greek Myth in Pompeii

An ancient fresco portraying an ancient Greek myth discovered in Pompeii in 2018 is one of the highlights of the ruins of the city buried by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The fresco is inside a "domus" or...

Christina Onassis: The Short Life of an Unhappy Heiress

Christina Onassis, the golden heiress of the Onassis shipping fortune, died in 1988 in a friend's house in Argentina at the age of 38.

Rome Conquered Greece. And Then Greece ‘Conquered’ Rome

"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...

China Unveils World’s Fastest Internet Transmitting 150 Movies Per Second

China has this week rolled out the ‘world’s fastest internet network’ that it claims can transmit data at a rate of 1.2 terabits per second. The project has been jointly developed by the Tsinghua University, China Mobile, Huawei and CERNET.com Corporation,...

Erdogan: Greece and Turkey Can Solve Differences with Dialogue

Relations between Greece and Turkey can improve and certain differences can be settled through dialogue, without third-party interference, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. Speaking at a press briefing on the flight back home from a visit to Berlin, Erdogan...

Byzantium and Africa: Ground-Breaking Exhibition Opens at the MET

A new exhibition on Byzantium's influence in Africa opens at the Metropolitan Museum of New York on Sunday, November 19. On view through March 3, 2024, Africa & Byzantium will shed light on an underrepresented area of art history and...

‘Romeyka’ The Ancient Greek Dialect Spoken in Northern Turkey

Romeyka is a dialect of Greek spoken in the region of Trabzon (Trapezounta) and Pontus, around Turkey's Black Sea coast. Researchers say it bears striking resemblances to ancient Greek dialects. Its speakers are Muslims but many also trace their lineage...

OpenAI Fires Boss and ChatGTP Pioneer Sam Altman

Sam Altman, the head of artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, has been ousted by the company's board, which said it had lost confidence in his ability to lead the company. The board said Altman had not been "consistently candid with his...

Levissi: The Ghost Village in Asia Minor Once Home to 10,000 Greeks

The ghost village of Levissi (known today as Kayaköy) was once a bustling Greek village on the slopes of a hill in the district of Fethiye, Turkey, almost opposite the island of Rhodes. Greeks of the 5,000-year-old village were ethnically...

Six of the Best Greek Comfort Foods for Cold Days

Whether you are looking for a warm soup to drive away the winter chill or a hearty, oven-baked meal, Greek food has some of the best comfort dishes for cold days. Get your pen and paper ready and jot down...

11,000-Year-Old Greek Cave Art Found on Crete

The earliest Greek cave art depicting extinct animals was discovered on Crete and is believed to be at least 11,000 years old. Dating back to the last Ice Age, the artwork was found in Asphendou Cave located near the village...

How Athens Neighborhoods and Squares Got Their Names

There are several famous neighborhoods and squares in Athens with strange names, whose origins even Athenians are unaware of. Plateia Amerikis, or America Square, is an iconic square in Athens. The busy square was named in 1927, as the municipal...

Over 2,000 Seal Impressions Uncovered in Ancient Doliche

Archaeologists from the Asia Minor Research Center have made a new discovery in ancient Doliche. They found more than two thousand seal impressions during recent excavations. Doliche (Greek:Δολίχη) was an ancient Greek city founded in the second century BC and...

Vatican Opens Ancient Roman Necropolis to the Public

A new entrance has been opened in the walls of the Vatican. It leads to a place called the Via Triumphalis Necropolis, which is an old Roman city for the dead. Deep within Vatican City, you can find this ancient...

The Most Incredible Sieges in History

Throughout history, sieges have been a testament to the resilience, strategy, and endurance of both attackers and defenders. Cities and fortresses have become centers of some of the most exciting and unusual military endeavors. The military cunning of invaders and...

Athens Home Prices Are Surging Faster Than Other European Cities

Home prices in Athens are surging making the Greek capital one of Europe’s hottest housing markets, Bloomberg reports. Home prices in the Greek capital climbed 12.2 percent in October, nearly triple the gains in Stockholm and bucking declines in cities...

Thousands March in Athens to Mark the Polytechnic Uprising

Thousands marched on the streets of Athens toward the US Embassy on Friday to commemorate the anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising and the victims of the deadly 1973 crackdown by the police and the army of a student uprising...

Oldest City in Europe Is Strofilas in Greece

Strofilas on the island of Andros in Greece is the oldest city in Europe. Dating to 4500 - 3200 BC

“World’s Most Dangerous Bird” Emerges From Ocean in Australia

A surprising sight caught the attention of people at Bingil Bay on Australia's eastern coast this Halloween. In the water, there was a mysterious, dark shape, causing a stir. Initially, people believed it might be a shark's fin or even...

Is There Life After Death? Scientists on Both Sides of Eternal Question

Whether or not there is life after death has been widely debated for many centuries. Many people who have been declared clinically dead have been jolted back to life -- some of them unwillingly -- after experiencing very powerful,...

The Stone Age Couple Locked in Eternal Embrace

A stone age couple locked in an eternal embrace was discovered in 2007 by a group of archaeologists in a tomb near Mantua, a region in Lombardy, Italy. Dubbed the Lovers of Valdaro is a pair of skeletons lying face...

How the Athens Polytechnic Uprising Ideals Lost their Glow

The Athens Polytechnic uprising anniversary on November 17 against the military dictatorship in Greece has lost its glow and it is often marred by clashes between police and extreme left groups. In November 1973, it had been six and a...

The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Theory Predicts

Scientists have been aware for many years that the universe is expanding. When they use powerful telescopes to look at distant galaxies, they notice they are getting farther and father away from our own planet. For scientists, the light...

Germany’s Scholz Likely to Block Erdogan’s Fighter Jet Purchase

During their meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to reject Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's request to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Tensions have escalated due to Turkey's criticism of Israel among other things. According to Bloomberg, Erdogan...

Modern Stoics on TikTok Distort Ancient Greek, Roman Philosophers

Modern stoics on TikTok diverge quite a bit from what the ancient philosophers of Stoicism espoused. Their ideas around happiness and productivity are not the same as modern influencers think they are. By Matthew Duncombe I don’t know about you, but...

Lion Mosaic Unearthed in Ancient City where Bust of Alexander Was Discovered

A lion mosaic was unearthed in the ancient city of Konuralp, north-western Turkey, the place where a bust of Alexander the Great was found in September. The lion mosaic was discovered during excavations in a room located at the top...

Greek Drone Maker Nears First Surveillance Drone Sale to Greece

The Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) is close to selling a surveillance drone to the Greek Ministry of Defense, according to Defense News. This achievement comes a year after introducing the Archytas, specifically designed for reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The company's...

Cyprus Investigates How Local Companies Help Russian Oligarchs

Cyprus law enforcement is investigating the attempted £1 billion (about $1.2 billion) stake transfer by a Russian oligarch on the day he faced EU sanctions. The inquiry is currently in progress, The Guardian reported. This revelation follows the disclosure that...

Supervolcano Megabeds Discovered at Bottom of Sea

Researchers have stumbled upon massive "megabeds" linked to ancient supervolcanoes at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. These colossal underwater deposits hint at a recurring pattern of disastrous events occurring every ten to fifteen thousand years in the region. Megabeds...

British Museum Outlines Parthenon Marbles Deal with Greece

The chairman of the British Museum trustees, George Osborne said he hopes he can “reach an agreement with Greece” that would see the Parthenon Marbles temporarily returned in exchange for ancient artifacts that have never been seen in the...

The Magic of Greek Dancing: The Greatest Traditional Dances

Thursday is International Dance Day and how better to celebrate than by discovering five of the most popular Greek dances! 

Ancient Greek Girl Buried Wearing Ceramic Flower Wreath

The skull of an Ancient Greek girl with a ceramic flower wreath has been discovered. These remains have been dated circa 400 to 300 B.C. This skull currently resides in The New Archaeological Museum of Patras in Greece. This fossilized...

When Elon Musk Lost $100 Billion, More than Anyone in History

In November 2022 Elon Musk was struck by a staggering loss of $100 billion due to the plummeting price of Tesla stocks. As a prominent figure in the business world, the substantial financial setback attracted attention and speculation from...

AHEPA to Honor Greek Banker and Philanthropist Nancy Papaioannou

AHEPA, the biggest Greek-American organization, will honor banker Nancy Papaioannou for her commitment to the community. AHEPA's Chapter 326 announced that Papaioannou will receive the President's Award for "Dedication and Commitment to the Community" during its 85th Anniversary Dinner Gala...

Greece Fines Subsidiaries of U.S. Giants for Breaching Profit Cap

Greece on Wednesday announced fines totaling 1.67 million euros ($1.81 million) on the local branches of two U.S.-based healthcare and consumer products giants for alleged breaches of a profit cap imposed amid Greece's cost-of-living crisis. The Development Ministry said Johnson...

Oldest Golden Artifacts Ever Found in a 5th Millennium BC Grave

The wealthiest grave containing the oldest golden artifacts ever found from the 5th millennium BC was discovered in the 1970s in Bulgaria. The incredible finding by excavator operator Raycho Marinov is one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever made...

Man Detained in Greece for Embezzling Ukraine Defense Funds

A Ukrainian citizen, suspected of embezzling $1.17 million from Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, was apprehended in Athens, Greece. The individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, was reportedly detained in Athens on November 13th. The arrest is the result of an investigation...

Today’s Earthquakes May Be “Time-Traveling” Aftershocks From 1800s

Aftershocks happen after big earthquakes, lasting weeks or even decades. In the U.S., certain places might be feeling shocks from events that occurred centuries ago. Back in the 1800s, some of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history hit the...

UK Couple Finds Rare Gold Coins Worth $850,000 Under Kitchen

While renovating their home, a couple from the United Kingdom discovered an unexpected cache of rare gold coins. The couple found an unusual cup under the kitchen floor, hidden between old floorboards. Initially thought to be a trivial find, it...

Elephants Give Each Other Names, New Study Claims

In a recent report, scientists revealed African savannah elephants have a unique way of getting each other's attention. Specifically, they have elephant names in the form of rumbling sounds, and other elephants understand these. What is even more interesting is...

Greece Climbs in Rankings as a Top Destination for American Students

A growing number of American students are choosing Greece as a destination for study, according to the Open Doors 2023 survey findings, published annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Greece moved up in the global rankings and is...

Stunning Orchid With Flowers That Resemble Swaddled Babies

A remarkable orchid species, the Anguloa uniflora, also known as swaddled babies orchids, discovered by botanists Antonio Pavon Jimenez and Hipolito Ruiz Lopez during a decade-long expedition from 1777 to 1788 in Chile and Peru, stands out among various...

Greece and Ireland: Two Divergent Modernization Paths

In less than four decades, Ireland, unlike Greece, has gone from one of the poorest countries in the EU to one of the richest. On the contrary, Greece not only went bankrupt but was left behind, far behind. By George K....

Greek Computer Scientists at Columbia Receive Prestigious Prize

Two Greek computer scientists at Columbia University received the John von Neumann Theory Prize for their research in computational complexity theory. Professors Christos Papadimitriou and Mihalis Yannakakis the Prize for their research in computational complexity theory that explores the boundaries...

Facebook’s New Ad Free Policy and How It Impacts Privacy

Meta’s decision to offer some users paid-for ad-free access to Facebook and Instagram has some serious implications for users' privacy. By Renaud Foucart We have reached a key juncture in the debate about online privacy, following Meta’s recent decision to offer...

Eleven Greek Cheeses Win at the 2023 World Cheese Awards

The international cheese competition World Cheese Awards 2023 ended in Norway with the announcement of the final results. This year, 4,502 cheeses from forty-three countries on five continents were judged and tested by more than 260 international judges. Greece achieved...

Massive Mosaic With Greek, Latin Inscriptions Unearthed in Turkey

A massive ancient mosaic with Latin and Greek inscriptions was uncovered in Cappadocia during excavations of a fourth-century villa in Örenşehir District of İncesu district of Kayseri province, located in the center of Turkey. These intricate artworks, spanning an impressive 600...

Training of a Trillion Parameter AI Model Begins

Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), a top-tier research facility in the United States, has embarked on a new initiative to develop a cutting-edge AI model. This new project, named AuroraGPT, aims to be the go-to computational powerhouse for scientists. ANL is...

Greece Tops Ranking of Most Beautiful Houses Worldwide

Greece's houses top the ranking of the most beautiful types of homes worldwide. The ranking was compiled by the UK Estate Agent comparison site GetAgent. The researchers aimed to detect which property styles were most attractive to people. The company...

IMF’s Key Findings and Recommendations for Greece

Greece’s economy is expected to expand by 2.5% this year due to strong domestic demand, investments and EU funds, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. Growth will slow down to 2.0% next year, the fund said in staff...

Europe on Edge as Volcanic Eruptions Feared in Italy and Iceland

Europe is on edge over possible volcanic eruptions at Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, and at the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Italy’s Mount Etna shot lava into the sky on Sunday, 12 November, spewing ash high over the Mediterranean island...

Fly Over the Magical Ancient Temple of Poseidon at Sounion

A spectacular drone video showcasing the Temple of Poseidon captures the glory of the ancient monument situated on Cape Sounio.

Mussels From Greece Conquer European Markets

Mussels produced in the region of Pieria, northern Greece where 60 percent of the total production in the country is located, are making great inroads into the European markets. "In Pieria, approximately 10,500 tons of Mediterranean mussels, as the specific...

Mitsotakis-Erdogan Summit Scheduled for Dec. 7 in Athens

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Athens rather than Thessaloniki, as originally planned, on December 7, it was announced on Tuesday. According to the Foreign Ministry, changing the location of the...

The Stunning Ancient Greek Mosaics of Zeugma

The Ancient Greek mosaics of Zeugma in Turkey are a true archaeological treasure that can be admired at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, in Gaziantep

Electric Air Taxis Take Off in NYC

Two air taxi makers descended on New York City on 12 November to show the capabilities of their electric aircraft ahead of planned operations as soon as 2025. US air taxi developer Joby Aviation and Germany’s Volocopter, both considered front-runners...

Ancient Greek Courtesan Aspasia as a Feminist Heroine

Aspasia was born in Greece in the fifth century BC. She and Pericles, the great general and politician, fell deeply in love. By Yvonne Korshak What else is known about her? Not a lot. And yet she was famous in her...

Greek-American Author Marilena Fallaris’ Sequel to “Womenemies”

Greek-American author Marilena Fallaris has released her latest book, Womenemies: How to Eliminate the Enemy Within, the sequel to her previous bestseller Womenemies: And How to Eliminate Them. The first book looked at how women can become each other's enemies...

Israel’s Defense Forces Take Over Gaza Parliament and Share Photo

Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, shared an image of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops in the Gaza's parliament. He stated that the photo depicts the Golani Brigade of the IDF. Following the publication of the photograph, Israeli media published...

Secret Service Agent for Biden’s Granddaughter Opens Fire on Carjackers

A US Secret Service agent who is part of the security detail of Naomi Biden, Joe Biden's granddaughter, shot at three people. They were attempting to break into a government vehicle on November 12th in Georgetown, CNN reports. Anthony Guglielmi,...

Lion Captured After Roaming Free Near Rome, Italy

A lion that escaped from a circus in Ladispoli, Italy, about 25 miles (41km)  from Rome, had been roaming the small town for hours before being captured. The event unfolded on Saturday, November 11, causing a stir among local...

Matriarchy May Have Prevailed in Minoan Civilization

The Minoan civilization, among the earliest and most advanced societies in the Bronze Age, excelled in art, trade, and the prominent role of women. Women in ancient Greece were markedly disadvantaged in terms of rights, often confined to domestic and...

Wedding Dress of Former Queen of Greece Rediscovered After Decades

This was the wedding dress worn by former Queen Anna-Maria to say "I do" to former King Constantine of Greece which had disappeared for 59 years and was rediscovered recently at the former royal residences at Tatoi, just north...

2400-Year-Old Greek Ship is the Oldest Wreck Yet Discovered

The discovery of the ancient Greek shipwreck "Odysseus," thought to be the oldest of its kind ever found, at the bottom of the Black Sea could change our understanding of shipbuilding and seafaring in the ancient world. The 75 foot...

Greece, Turkey Agree Confidence-Building Measures in the Aegean

The long-stalled military confidence-building measures between Greece and Turkey resumed on Monday in Ankara. Delegations from both countries' defense ministries, as well as civilian officials, focused on crucial measures to be implemented in the Aegean region, which has long been...

Greece Sells Stakes in Two Major Banks

Greece on Monday announced plans to sell a 20 percent stake in the National Bank of Greece (NBG) after concluding the sale of a 9 percent stake in Alpha Bank to UniCredit. The shares in NBG, Greece's second-largest bank by...

The Beatles’ Travels in Greece and the Dream to Buy an Island

More than fifty years ago, the Beatles travelled to Greece with the aim of buying an island.  By Jonathan Knott In July 1967, the Beatles were ascending new heights of fame and creative capacity. They had recently released the groundbreaking album...

The Oldest Song Survived in Its Entirety Is Ancient Greek

The oldest song to have survived in its entirety is a first-century A.D. Greek tune known as the “Seikilos Epitaph.” The song, the melody of which is recorded, alongside its lyrics, in the ancient Greek musical notation, was found in...

The Unparalleled Beauty of Tzoumerka Cave in Greece

The cave in Tzoumerka, Epirus is one of the most impressive and most visited natural wonders of Greece and an ideal destination all year round.

Advertising in Ancient Greece

Advertising and marketing flourished in ancient Greece and Rome. Although they lacked the sophistication of modern advertising campaigns, there were certainly efforts to draw attention to goods, services, and events. Advertising was most evident in Greek pottery. Many pots are...

Why Did Ancient Greek Actors Wear Theater Masks?

One of the most enduring art forms from ancient Greece is that of theater. Greek tragedies and comedies are a touchstone for understanding ancient Greece's culture -- from Euripedes to Sophocoles -- and their written forms are still widely...

How Did the Ancient Greeks Get Rid of Tyrants?

Ancient Greek laws against tyrants is a very fine subject to explore. Ancient Greece is known for its emerging democracy, many of which sentenced them to death. Scholarly observers have defined classical Athens as a direct democracy. Some have quarreled...

Iceland Declares State of Emergency Over Volcano Eruption

Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes near Fagradalsfjall volcano raised fears of eruption. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) speaks of the possibility that large amounts of magma is spreading underground and could surface in...

Birth of Chimeric Monkey Created With Stem Cells

In a groundbreaking development, Chinese scientists have announced the birth of a chimeric monkey, marking a huge leap in the world of medicine and genetics. This special monkey is made by combining cells from two different baby monkey groups before...

Dispilio: The Lakeshore Prehistoric Settlement of Greece

The Dispilio Lakeshore Prehistoric Settlement is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in northwestern Greece

Veteran’s Day: Greek-Americans Who Served Nation With Devotion

Throughout American history, many thousands of Greek-American veterans have served the nation with pride and distinction. They are all honored every Veteran's Day, along with all the others who have devoted years of service in the American military. These are...

The Story of the Real Marathon Run in Ancient Greece

The Athens Marathon the Authentic was established to commemorate the historic run of Pheidippides, an Athenian soldier who ran from the battlefield at Marathon to inform his fellow Greeks that the battle had been won. Why is the ancient Greek...

Thousands Join the 40th Athens Marathon

The 40th Athens Marathon the Authentic kicked off on Saturday morning with the opening ceremony at the Marathon Monument followed by the 10K Marathon in Athens. The actual Authentic Athens Marathon will take place on Sunday, but the competition program...

Thousands of Turks Visit Thessaloniki to Honor Kemal Atatürk

Thousands of Turks rushed to Thessaloniki on Friday, November 10th, to honor the anniversary of the passing of Turkey's historic leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Waving Turkish flags and singing traditional songs in his honor, Turkish nationals flocked to the house which...

How Greeks Brought 50 Kinds of Pie to America

Although Greek food is known and loved around the world, one specific type of traditional food, the Greek pie, holds a special place in the country’s cuisine, as it is among the oldest, simplest, and most delicious dishes found...

The European Program that helps Greek Rice

Rice was not always a part of everyday European cuisines. It was Alexander the Great and globalization that allowed this staple to cross borders. In fact, rice might even be seen as "Alexander's greatest gift to Western civilization." Due to lack...

Mystery of Stick Man on Led Zeppelin Album Cover Finally Solved

In a breaking revelation after over fifty years, the stick man on the famous Led Zeppelin IV album cover has been identified. The Wiltshire Museum in southwestern England disclosed on Wednesday that the man, known as the "Stick Man," was...

The Deadliest Weapons Used in Ancient Greek Wars

The ancient Greeks used a variety of weapons on the battlefield, each suited to a different purpose. Some were adopted as primary weapons, whereas others were carried into engagements as a backup. Ancient Greek weapons used in the melee (close-combat...

Best Greek Travel Destinations 2023 Awarded by UK Travelers

The favorite holiday destinations of British travelers for 2023 were announced on Wednesday at the 2nd annual Greek Travel Awards ceremony, which took place at Six Park Place London, organized by the office of the Greek National Tourism Organization in...

Data Scientists in High Demand as AI Job Market Grows

ChatGPT came out almost a year ago and has only increased enthusiasm for generative artificial intelligence and jobs in this field. Increased enthusiasm in the labor market is apparent both among employers and job seekers. Thus, over the year, the...

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