The Peloponnese has been named the world’s second-best food destination by Taste Atlas, highlighting its renowned pork dishes, olive oil, and unique fir honey. The guide also suggests visiting Kalamata and ancient Olympia in the region. Italy’s Emilia-Romagna and China’s Sichuan are also top contenders on the list.
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The 4th General Assembly of the International Camel Racing Federation will convene in Olympia, Greece from November 23 to 26, focusing on strategic plans for global expansion and technological advancements in the sport, while honoring its cultural significance amid the UN’s designation of 2024 as the International Year of Camelids.
Costas Spiliadis, the mastermind behind the Milos restaurant empire, has created a luxury hospitality brand that stands toe-to-toe with global giants like Nobu and Carbone. His empire, which includes eleven restaurants from Miami to Dubai, a boutique hotel in Greece, and a fleet of yachts, is valued at over $100 million.
Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably preserved gymnasium at the heart of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The 2nd century BC structure served as a vital training ground for athletes and a hub of social and intellectual activity.
The Orthodox Church commemorates the passing of Agia Anna on 25th of July. Agia Anna,…
In ancient Greece, the Heraia race allowed young women to compete at Olympia every four years in honor of the goddess Hera. This footrace, likely a prenuptial initiation ritual, saw participants racing on a shortened track and receiving olive-leaf crowns and portions of sacrificial cows.
From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies.
The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic flame lighting ceremony in Olympia will feature a fresh look…
The Paris 2024 Olympic flame will be kindled on April 16th next year at Olympia,…
Greek archaeologists have discovered a small but interesting hoard of coins on the hill of…
This year is the year of the Olympic Games. Emmanuel Macron is going to Greece…
Olympia (Ολυμπία) is one of the most influential and famous ancient Greek sanctuaries, located in western…
The Orthodox Church commemorates the passing of Agia Anna on 25th of July. Agia Anna,…
From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies.
Deep in the mesmerising region of Megalopolis, Southern Greece, an extraordinary archaeological discovery has rewritten the history of ancient Greek civilisation. Recently unearthed stone tools have pushed back the dawn of Greek archaeology by a staggering quarter million years, revealing a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our hominin ancestors.
On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn…
Greek-American ultramarathoner Constantine “Dean” Karnazes has partnered with sports tourism and wellness agency ActiveMedia Group…
Instead of arriving overland, the symbolic Olympic flame that will alight the 2024 Paris Games…
On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn…