As the FDA approves a controversial drug to treat Alzheimer’s, causing the shock resignation of three advisory committee members concerned about its potentially severe side effects, a study concludes that a long-term diet rich in Greek extra virgin olive oil can help in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
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Records about making feta date back to as far as Homer’s Odyssey, suggesting that Greek’s national cheese is the oldest known cheese in the world.
A list of ten of Europe’s Best Secluded Beaches is adorned with not just one, but two beaches belonging to the beautiful Greek island of Kefalonia: Kimilia Beach and Dafnoudi Beach. Also awarded TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers’ Choice – Best of the Best 25 Beaches in the World 2020’, Kimilia Beach and Dafnoudi Beach are just two breathtaking reasons to put Kefalonia onto your summer travel itinerary.
Since ancient times the Greeks have long imparted wisdom to the world by way of proverbs, which can be found in ancient Greek literature as far back as the works of Homer. Greek proverbs have long provided inspiration to people around the world. Here is a list of some of our favourites.
April 24, 1479 B.C.E, the Trojans learned they should beware of Greeks bearing gifts, especially…
Homer Homer, a five-metre-tall inflatable head that’s a hybrid of yellow cartoon character Homer Simpson and the ancient Greek author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Tomasi has posted reconstructed faces of Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, poets and politicians.
“The Evzones of the Presidential Guard are the custodians of our historical memory,” President of…
A Massachusetts teacher said she is “very proud” to have removed one of Homer’s classics…
The Presidential Guard (Προεδρική Φρουρά) are the epitome of bravery and freedom, honouring the heroes thousands of years on, who fought and sacrificed for the land on which they stand on.
A bronze statue honouring James Martin was unveiled in Sydney’s Martin Place last Thursday. Martin…
Greece’s Culture Ministry announced that American archaeologists have discovered two monumental royal tombs dating from…
US President Donald Trump held a ceremony at the White House on Monday evening to…
The Archaeological Institute of America, has listed an ancient Greek tablet with Homeric verses in…
A 1,700-year-old school with its walls covered in Greek text referring to a passage from…