Greece’s first ice cream cones were the most delightful tingle to the palate. It only…
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Many English names have surprisingly ancient origins, and some may surprise you. Let’s delve into…
International Women’s Day, which is celebrated on March 8, 2024, provides a platform to acknowledge…
While Julius Caesar’s name is synonymous with power and influence, the Roman emperor wasn’t an…
Rare Medallion of Emperor Caracalla Among Valuable Finds from Nova Varbovka The Regional History Museum-Veliko…
Get ready to lose yourself in a kaleidoscope of colours, infectious music, and joyous revelry…
The mysterious island of Crete has always loomed large in imagination as the home of…
In episode four, Emma and Dexter take a holiday together in Greece, where the boundaries of their friendship are tested by sun, sea, sand and a single bed. For this, the production was filmed on the island of Paros, one of the Cyclades group. We see the harbour at Naousa, on the north of the island, as well as several of the island’s beaches and the whitewashed backstreets of the main town, Parikia, on the northwest.
Like all designs since the 2004 Games in Athens, the reverse of the Olympics medal features an image of the Greek goddess of victory, Nike.
On February 6, 1981, Queen Frederick, Queen of the Greeks from 1947 to 1964, thereafter Queen Mother, passed away.
The exhibition charts the continuity and vitality of icon painting wherever Orthodox Christianity took root after the events of 1453, notably in Russia, Crete and mainland Greece. There are icons by masters from the great Cretan workshops, whose holy subjects vibrate with life against shimmering gold leaf surrounds.
Frothy, tasty and the perfect hit of coffee, it is Greece’s beloved Frappe. Before fancy…
The Spartans chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilisations the…
The streaming platform claims that Hephaestion was not just a close friend, but perhaps a…
January 30, 2023, marks 100 years since the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne
The ink has barely dried on the letter approving the sale of F-16s by the…
Calling all history lovers, adventurers, and curious minds! A groundbreaking new website, Monumental Adventures at…
The story is about the strong friendship between a Greek and a Turk, neighbours in…
Journey through Ancient Athens at the Acropolis Museum. Explore timeless artifacts, marvel at the Parthenon sculptures, and experience Greek history firsthand. Plan your visit, explore online collections, or take a virtual tour.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in Syntagma Square in Athens by the Hellenic Parliament building.
