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.
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Founded in Athens in 1991, carpo has a rich history in importing, processing, packaging, and merchandising nuts and dried fruits. The world-renowned brand is now set to mark a significant milestone with its new flagship store in Piccadilly.
The Eastern Mediterranean’s most active underwater volcano, Kolumbo, is located 6.5 kilometres northeast of Santorini. Scientists know that a Kolumbo explosion could cause great destruction – and they say that it’s only a matter of time.
The New York Times bestselling novel Lore is headed to the big screen. On Thursday, a report from The…
The John Wick film series has several references to Greek mythology, which add depth to…
The amazing array of similarities in the underlying hierophanics of ancient Greece and Indigenous Australia…
American media personality, businesswoman, socialite, model, and entertainer Paris Hilton has announced her son’s name – Phoenix Barron Hilton Reum.
Over the course of two months, more than 30,000 visitors have passed through the “Gods…
More and more memes relating to the Ancient Greek mythological figure of Sisyphus is being…
What inspired the ancient Greeks to create fictional creatures such as the Cyclops? Many people…
A bronze Apollo, the central raised figure standing approximately 6m high on a central pedestal, dominates the other mythical figures of Diana, Pan and the Minotaur. Behind Apollo, a large arch of fine spray represents the rising sun and accentuates his dominant position
If people were to choose their favourite foods, macaroni and cheese would certainly be on…
No other part of Greece combines stupendous mountain scenery and scenic hikes with deserted, pristine beaches and a wealth of ancient sites like the Peloponnese’s Mani, making it the perfect autumn destination.
Hydra is a Greek island located in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the…
The largest single sculpture ever to be deployed underwater was inspired the Ancient Greek myth of Atlas, the Titan who held up the heavens.
Painter and muralist, Fikos is the creator of the largest mural in the history of Greek and Byzantine art. Entitled ‘Earth&Sky’ the 46-metre high masterpiece covers the side of a seventeen-storey building taking the internationally acclaimed artist just thirteen days to paint.
Helios is the god and personification of the Sun (Solar deity) in Ancient Greek religion…
Portokalopita technically means orange pie however it is more like an orange phyllo cake. It’s dough is made with shreds of phyllo strips with a vanilla orange custard and it is soaked in an orange syrup. We know you will enjoy this delicious recipe.
The last game in the popular God of War series, Ragnarök, has been available for…
Although it is commonly agreed that Kratos is the god of strength and power, there…
