Many American Universities include social organizations such as fraternities and sororities. These groups are named after Greek letters, a tradition that reportedly started with the Phi Beta Kappa Society at…
Greece is more than a summer destination. As the birthplace of Democracy, western theatre, and culture, it attracts countless history enthusiasts every year. 10 Historical Places in Greece: Delphi Olympia…
Why are there so many buildings that resemble ancient Greek temples in Europe? And why do so many artists from the Romantic era depict ancient Greek mythological characters in their…
Why do the Greeks want the “Elgin Marbles” back? How did the Parthenon Sculptures end up in Britain in the first place? Why did the UK Prime Minister “lost his…
You may know him as Ulysses or Odysseus. He was the legendary king of the island of Ithaca in Greece, husband of Penelope, and father of Telemachus. He is known…
Athens is the capital of Greece, a city with a history spanning over 3.400 years. In ancient times, and specifically in classical times, Athens was a powerful Greek city-state. Democracy…
One of the most underrated ancient Greek heroes is Jason, the prince of Iolcos and husband of the witch Medea, who you might know from the ancient Greek tragedy of…
Close your eyes and try to think of Greece. What was the first thing that came into your mind? Was it the white and blue houses on a hill in…
Around Greece in 14 days | Travel to Mainland Greece in 2 weeks | If you were able to land anywhere in mainland Greece and travel around the country, where…
Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrated in many countries across the globe. Christmas in Greece is celebrated according to the Greek Orthodox traditions. Let’s see some facts about how Greeks…
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