The History of Ioannis Metaxas (Prime Minister of Greece 1871-1941) and the Greek OXI
The absolute brilliance of Ioannis Metaxas undoubtedly left its mark in Greek history when on October 28th, 1940, he refused to surrender the country...
Silver Reveals Luxury Tastes of Vikings and Trade Talents of Ancient Greeks
Vikings, traditionally depicted as primitive bearded warriors, had a fondness for some of life’s precious things. In Europe, hundreds of buried hoards of silver...
Konstantinos Kanaris: Hero of The Greek War of Independence
Konstantinos Kanaris during the Greek War of Independence. Lithography by Karl Krazeisen, 1831. Konstantinos Kanaris was born and grew up on the island of...
How Europe Got Its Name: the Greek Myth of Europa
Europe got its name from the Greek princess of Phoenicia, Europa. According to Greek mythology, Zeus, the king of the Olympian Gods, transformed into a...
Ancient Greek Helmet and Inscription Unearthed in Italy’s Magna Graecia
At the Acropolis of Elea-Velia in Magna Graecia, archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Greek helmet and inscription. The announcement of this new discovery was made by...
Historical Greek Cemetery in Alexandria, Egypt
Once you enter this historical site, you will travel back in time as there is so much detail and stories to be told. And...
5 Songs Inspired by Greek Myth
The grip Greek Myth has on our imaginations on some level is unsurprising, given the stories go back 2700 years. People love something familiar,...
What Ancient Greek Stories of Humans Transformed Into Plants Can Teach Us About Fragility and Resilience
(The Conversation) — For me, gardening is the most joyful summer activity, when I can see my hard work rewarded with colorful blooms and...
‘Faith, Food and Traditions:’ This Festival Brings Greek Culture to Sacramento-area Church
Cars filled the streets Saturday near Thomas Walker’s Elk Grove home. When he heard traditional Greek music blaring, he decided to leave his residence...
How the Minoan Civilization Appears in Greek Mythology
The Minoan civilization was one of the most prominent civilizations in the Bronze Age. This was also the era in which the Greeks first...