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Why the Ancient Greeks Refused to Eat Alone

Why the Ancient Greeks Refused to Eat Alone

Ancient Greece harbours many intriguing aspects, and one of them is about how the Ancient Greeks ate their meals. They…

2 weeks ago

114 Year Old "Boy Scouts” of America Renamed “Scouting America” to Embrace Inclusivity

In a monumental shift marking its 114-year history, the Boy Scouts of America has announced a significant rebranding endeavour. The…

2 weeks ago

Rita Wilson explains “Why Easter is Greek to Me”

Once every few years, Greek Easter falls the same week as “American Easter,” as it was called when I was…

2 weeks ago

Visiting Pyrgos Vasilissis, the Queen's Tower in Athens

Independent, adventurous, and nature-loving, Queen Amalia liked to explore Athens on horseback. During one of her promenades, she came upon…

3 weeks ago

Today is Great & Holy Thursday

On Thursday of Holy Week four events are commemorated: the washing of the disciples' feet, the institution of the Sacrament…

3 weeks ago

Greek customs of Protomagia

Protomagia (May 1st) is International Labour Day in Greece, it is a holiday when people traditionally go to the countryside…

3 weeks ago

Belgian FM honours the memory of Armenian Genocide victims

On the eve of Armenian Genocide Memorial Day, the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadja Lahbib honoured the memory of…

4 weeks ago

The most popular Greek traditions of Easter and what they symbolise

As the greatest feast of Orthodoxy, Easter is celebrated in a unique way in every corner of Greece, with century-old…

4 weeks ago

Melbourne's Greek Community Comes Together for National Day Parade

Thousands convened to honour the heritage and commemorate the 1821 Revolution. Schools, communities, clubs, welfare organisations, and professional Greek Australian…

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