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.

What’s in a Name? How 14 Greek Islands Got Theirs

The Greek islands are a distinguishing feature of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture across the…

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September 23, Tripoli celebrates its liberation from the Turks

On September 23rd, 1821, the rebellious Greeks won a significant victory against the Turks, which led the way to the…

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World Premiere: Kapiniaris, Theodorakis, Nikolakopoulos, present "Life of Byron" at Greek Festival of Sydney

Legendary Greek Australian thespians Tony Nikolakopoulos and George Kapiniaris have collaborated on a heartfelt comedy play entitled “The Life of…

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Of Love and Legacy: Inside Leonard Cohen's House in Hydra

Through his son Adam, Leonard Cohen's house in Hydra remains a timeless ode to love, art, and the enduring magic…

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Greece’s Zagori Makes History on UNESCO World Heritage List

Zagori, known for its profound cultural heritage, has proudly secured its place as Greece's 19th addition to the UNESCO World…

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Unravelling the Mystery of Aitoliko: The Greek Town Covered in Spider Webs

Interesting science: In an extraordinary phenomenon, the Greek town of Aitoliko was covered in cloud-like webs, fascinating scientists and tourists…

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Thessaly’s Children: From Despair to Repair

Parents should be vigilant: In the wake of the devastating flash flooding that struck Thessaly, Greece earlier this month, the…

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Lena Divani: Transcending Boundaries

Lena Divani is a distinguished scholar, educator, and prolific writer whose multifaceted career has left an indelible mark on the…

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On September 22, 480 BC Greece wins the Battle of Salamis

Battle of Salamis was one of the final battles in the second war between the Persian Empire led by King Xerxes and an…

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Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg Curator Terminated Over Greek Antiquities Provenance Concerns

Since concerns were raised about the provenance of Greek antiquities included in a high-profile exhibition, the curator at Florida's Museum…

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Intact Bust of Alexander the Great Discovered in Turkey

The Turkish Department of Excavations and Research has confirmed the news of the discovery of an intact bust of Alexander…

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Zagorochoria of Epirus added to UNESCO World Heritage List

A cluster of traditional, picturesque villages on Mount Pindos in Epirus, known as the Zagorochoria (or villages of Zagori), was…

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Archaeologists Discover Sunken Temples of Amun and Aphrodite off the Coast of Egypt

Archaeologists led by Franck Goddio recently discovered temples dedicated to the Egyptian god Amun and the Greek goddess Aphrodite off…

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WHAT NOW FOR CYPRUS AFTER NAGORNO-KARABAKH?

Now that it appears Nagorno-Karabakh will be fully absorbed into Azerbaijan, Hellenism faces a new challenge. The only thing preventing…

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5th-Century A.D. Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Children’s Cemetery Found in Turkey

The graves of more than 40 Eastern Roman (Byzantine) children have been found in a fifth-century A.D. cemetery at the…

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The island of Salamis or Salamina in Greece

Salamis is the largest Greek island in the Saronic Gulf. Sometimes the island is also called Salamina, after the capital.…

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Giorgos Seferis (March 13, 1900 - September 20, 1971)

Greek poet & diplomatNobel Prize Literature winner Born in the town of Vourla, near Smyrni in Ionia, he was a…

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Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges to Open to Public After Major Restoration

The Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges, an important archaeological site in Greece, is set to open to the…

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Romanian Tourist Apprehended for Marble Theft at the Acropolis

A 36-year-old Romanian woman who visited the archaeological site on Tuesday morning decided to take home her marbles from the…

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