Greek history

Alexandroupolis: Greece's newest city celebrates 104 years

Alexandroupolis: Greece's newest city celebrates 104 years

The Treaty of Lausanne (24 July 1923) affirmed the Greek sovereignty on Western Thrace. During World War II , the…

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Feast Day of Agios Therapon, miracle worker and healer

On May 14, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Martyrdom Therapon, who was a monk and ascetic on the…

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Nicholas Galitzine Dreams of Ancient Greece Project

Breakout star and Hollywood newcomer Nicholas Galiztine: In the realm of Hollywood, there are those rare moments when a rising…

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Nicholas Galitzine: The Versatile Talent Taking Hollywood by Storm

"Nicholas Galitzine: 21 Facts About The Idea Of You Actor You Need To Know": Nicholas Galitzine: Rising Star and Heartthrob…

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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…

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The Mathematical Masterminds of Medieval Pyrgi

It is well-known that the academic mathematicians of ancient Greece made a hugely significant contribution to world thought. However, the ancient…

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Feast Day of Holy Martyr Christopher of Lycea

On May 9 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Holy Martyr Christopher of Lycea, who is also…

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The Parthenon that the Americans built in Nashville

With debate reignited between Greece and the United Kingdom in recent months concerning the restitution of the Parthenon Sculptures, we…

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Pontian Genocide Memorial Seminar: Exploring Pontus Through History and Culture

GREEK HISTORY AND CULTURE SEMINARS: The Greek Community of Melbourne, in collaboration with Pontiaki Estia, will host the Annual Pontian…

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Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene of Lesvos

The holy, glorious and right-victorious Martyrs Raphael, Nicholas and Irene suffered martyrdom by the Turks on the island of Lesvos,…

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Feast Day of Agios Georgios, the Great Martyr and Triumphant

Today is the Feast Day of Agios Georgios, a great and glorious Martyr of Christ, born of a father from…

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The Rocket War of Chios, Greece

Every Easter on the idyllic Greek island of Chios, a fiery tradition explodes into the night sky. In the village…

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The Akathist Hymn chanted every Friday of Great Lent

The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary (Theotokos). The…

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May 3, 1837: The University of Athens was founded

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, commonly known as the University of Athens, was founded in the Greek capital…

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Do you know who the greatest 100 Greeks from Skopje are?

The current situation and the exact population of the Greek Community of Skopje are not known, as government data from…

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Holy Wednesday the Sacrament of Unction

On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of Holy Unction is conducted in…

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The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit…

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Kyriakí ton vaïon, Palm Sunday

The Feast of the Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem On the Sunday before the Feast of Great…

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ON THIS DAY: Young Konstantinos Koukidis sacrificed himself to prevent Nazis from dishonouring Greek flag

It's Sunday, April 27, 1941. A military procession, consisting of two motorcycles, a Kubelwagen and a truck, ascends from Thissio…

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The ENTIRE Story of Greek Mythology Explained

Greek Mythology and the Greek Gods have had a profound impact on the world. The tales of Zeus, Pandora’s Box,…

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