A mosaic floor featuring an image of a lion has been unearthed in northwestern Turkey…
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“My goal was to create a church that creates the illusion of motion. It feels like the Holy Spirit moves around its axis, God himself moves around its axis, as the church has no obvious front and back,” Greek architect Costas Papatheodorou said about his creation – the Orthodox church of Agia Fotini of Mantinea – which has become known as the second most mysterious church in the world.
History provides disturbing glimpses of humanity’s capacity to witness suffering for entertainment. Is there something intrinsic in human nature that draws us to witness pain and conflict?
The inception of tampons involved using various natural materials, guided by the belief that absorbent…
Fact of the day: Football was invented in ancient Greece.
Olympia (Ολυμπία) is one of the most influential and famous ancient Greek sanctuaries, located in western…
Halloween, also referred to as All Hallow’s Eve, is a celebration that is observed throughout…
Dimitrios Katsikis, a self-taught master of the forgotten art of melding metal to forge ancient…
Analysing one of the greatest speeches in history: Pericles’ funeral oration in 430 BC. The…
Explore the rich history of Alexandria, the primary centre of Hellenic civilisation and the capital…
Spectators return to the Ancient Theatre of Larissa after 22 centuries.
National Dessert Day is a beloved holiday for anyone with a sweet tooth. This delectable…
Elon Musk may make a fourth appearance on Joe Rogan‘s Spotify podcast, sparking excitement among fans. The…
Under the watchful eyes of the Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, the Graeco-Roman Museum has…
Discovered within the historical site of Lerna in Greece’s Argolid region, the ‘House of Tiles’ stands as a significant relic of ancient history. Recognised as Greece’s oldest standing house, it offers a unique glimpse into the Early Bronze Age, dating back to roughly 2800-2200 BCE.
The Phrygians and their Cultural Interactions with the Greek World The ancient Phrygian Trail at…
The tradition of enjoying birthday cakes, often adorned with candles, traces its origins to ancient…
The Greek islands are a distinguishing feature of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture across the ages, each with its own past and a story to tell about how it got its name.
In a remarkable archaeological discovery just north of Greece, beneath the tranquil waters of Lake Ohrid, lies the remnants of what could be the oldest European lake village ever found.
The Acropolis in Athens, an iconic monument, has earned a spot on the list of the world’s most beautiful cultural heritage sites. We review the complete list of the Top Ten Most Beautiful World Heritage Sites.
