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.
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
Nikos Dendias, the Minister of National Defence, participated in a solemn event held at Trinity…
Konstantinos Karamanlis is regarded as one of the most influential Greek politicians in modern history.…
Peter Barber’s humorous and heartfelt Greek travel memoirs reveal his Greek life.
Honouring Constantine Aroney BEM, the only Kytherian Dual ANZAC
As the greatest feast of Orthodoxy, Easter is celebrated in a unique way in every corner of Greece, with century-old local traditions being revived every year all across the country.
From the village of Platanos in south-central Crete, Georgios Katechakis (1881 – April 22, 1939)…
More than a decade ago, a tiny clay token with a seal imprint depicting a wine jar (amphora) with a Greek inscription was discovered by a team working on the Temple Mount Sifting Project
April 21, 1967, will always be known as a day that forever changed Greek history.…
The Eternal Ambassador of AEK, Thomas Mavros cut the ribbon of the inauguration, in a…
Making traditional gogges in Kyparissi. Whenever I’m hungry, I think about how nice it would…
My Big Fat Greek Wedding” starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine and Laine Kazan…
Chicago, IL – April 19, 2024 – The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) brought ancient drama…
The ancient Olive Tree of Vouves (Elia Vouvon) is located in the village of Ano Vouves on the island of Crete and is believed to be the oldest olive tree in the world, which still produces olives.
In a translated statement, Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece announced their decision to divorce, noting the difficulty of their decision and conveyed deep appreciation, respect, and love for each other throughout their 14 years together. Despite ending their marriage, they emphasised their intention to maintain a strong friendship and continue living in Greece. Notably
Introducing the “Connecting Greeks Podcast,” a captivating audio series dedicated to celebrating and exploring the rich cultural heritage, history, and experiences of individuals of Greek descent worldwide
In a tribute to the enduring legacy of Greek cinema, the bust of Filopimenos Finos,…
Messolonghi, Greece – The renowned British poet, Lord Byron, has succumbed to illness at the…
On the 200th anniversary of Greece’s folk hero Lord Byron’s death, a previously unseen letter…
