From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies.
Greek Culture
Contemporary Greek culture and traditions are very rich and diverse, reflecting Greece’s location at the crossing point where the West meets the East and the country’s great and turbulent history.
April 27, 1924: Greece proposes to send one of its archaeological treasures, a statue of…
“Every year for as long as I can remember, Palm Sunday was of great importance to my family. With bay leaves and palm crosses in our hands at our local church we proclaim our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and our readiness and willingness to follow Him in every prayer and sacrament, in every act of love, kindness and mercy. And after the liturgy my mother and I always put on a delicious seafood lunch at home for our family.”
Nutritious and vegan nut spreads are produced on a semi-mountainous farm in the village of…
It’s Sunday, April 27, 1941. A military procession, consisting of two motorcycles, a Kubelwagen and…
The Greek Government has declared that 2024 is dedicated to Lord Byron, the famous Romantic…
Greek Mythology and the Greek Gods have had a profound impact on the world. The…
The Greek Orthodox Community of St. George, Brisbane, Australia held a remembrance ceremony in honour…
In 2017, Russian builders discovered the head of a 2,500-year-old terracotta statue of a Greek…
As Evangelia embarks on her first North American tour “Feels Like Greek Summer” which is presented by Power Muse Productions and music industry titans Live Nation, she is eager to share her music with audiences across the continent.
There will be a few sleepless nights for the Christopher’s Cake Shop team, as they gear up to bake and sell over 5,500 tsourekia during the week of Greek Orthodox Easter.
Miss Polyplexi, the globally coveted brand known for its exquisite handmade crochet handbags, has launched its Spring/Summer 2024 Collection, drawing inspiration from the radiant Greek sunlight. The collection, titled ‘Sous Le Soleil’ (Under the Sun), showcases a fusion of vibrant colours, delicate designs, and a strong sense of rejuvenation, embodying the essence of traditional craftsmanship and modern fashion sensibilities.
The renowned Rothko Chapel in Houston, Texas, has been awarded a significant boost in funding with a $1 million grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
Basile Katsikis, the embodiment of comedic brilliance, intertwines acting and humour with unparalleled finesse. As…
Celebrating 33 years, the ‘Festival Hellenika’ in Adelaide is a multi-disciplinary arts festival dedicated to…
Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. It is also the day when we remember all Australians who have served and died in war and in operational services.
Athens, Greece – Hellenic President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has released a statement marking the 109th anniversary…
On April 24, 1479 B.C., the Trojans learnt a valuable lesson: beware of Achaean Greeks bearing…
On the eve of Armenian Genocide Memorial Day, the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadja…
The Herculaneum papyri, a remarkable collection of over 1,800 papyrus scrolls discovered in the 18th century, may have revealed the exact location of Plato’s burial place. This discovery was announced by Graziano Ranocchia, an expert from the University of Pisa, who presented the mid-term results of the “Greek Schools” research project
