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Greece, birthplace of democracy and philosophy, whispers wisdom across millennia. From the sun-drenched slopes of…
In our ceaseless quest for happiness, we often find ourselves contemplating its nature and seeking the keys to unlock its elusive door. What truly constitutes happiness? How can we navigate the complexities of life and discover enduring contentment? As we ponder these profound questions, the wisdom of Greek philosophers emerges as a guiding light, with their insights into the pursuit of happiness remain profound and relevant even today.
Throughout history, long hair has held significant cultural symbolism, particularly for ancient civilisations like the Greeks. From warriors to philosophers, the men of ancient Greece revered their long locks as a symbol of masculinity and freedom. Here we unravel the intriguing stories behind ancient Greek men and their luscious manes.
From time immemorial, social gatherings and top events have taken place around a table. The…
High above the sun-baked Greek island of Hydra, the Greek God Apollo presides, his face shining a warm welcome to those entering the island’s horseshoe-shaped port, fringed perfectly with its symmetry of mansions and stone walls.
Hate maths? One man suggests that it’s the ancient Greeks to blame! Michael Brooks, who holds a PhD in quantum physics, is a science author, journalist and broadcaster says, “We have a problem with maths. I blame this on our obsession with the ancient Greeks.” Greek City Times spoke with Brooks to understand more about his theories.
Plato, as one of the most recognised philosophers in history, certainly needs no introduction. Sometimes…
In Plato’s allegory of the cave we explore truth, reality, and the perception of this…
In his recent address to the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress Greece’s Prime Minister…
Ancient Greek philosophy opened the doors to a particular way of thinking that provided the…
“The Academy”, or, The Platonic Academy, was perhaps the most famous school in ancient Greece,…
“An ancient-Greek Steve Jobs would have died penniless and unsung.” writes Eric Weiner in a…
Kapesovo, a green, picturesque, stone village of just 51 residents, that belongs to the Municipality of Zagori, is known not just for its beauty but for another, very unique reason; almost all its residents have ancient Greek names.
Frankly there are more than 10 inventions and discoveries our ancestors are responsible for, but…
In a wide-ranging discussion on Greek wines on the Ouzo Talk podcast, avid wine collector, Nick Andriotakis, alongside wine importer Con Ipermachou from Miloway, suggest that Greece’s standing as the cradle of much of Western Civilisation extends to Europe’s wine culture.
In a bid to distance itself from a series of embarrassing scandals, Facebook renames itself ‘Meta’. Like so many other things, we have the ancient Greeks to thank for the word ‘meta’, which was a word they used to mean “after” or “beyond.”
Kapesovo, a green, picturesque, stone village of just 51 residents, that belongs to the Municipality of Zagori, is known not just for its beauty but for another, very unique reason; almost all its residents have ancient Greek names.
Athens is named on the Best Places of the World 2021 List, a list created by Time Magazine to “shine a light on ingenuity, creativity, revitalization and re-openings in destinations across the world.”
Academic and Byzantine thinker John Argyropoulos pioneered the revival of classical Greek learning in 15th-century Italy, contributing hugely to the restoration of the classical studies and connecting humanists with the Greek spirit. With Leonardo Da Vinci counted amongst his numerous notable students, Argyropoulos’ translations and teaching of Greek philosophy helped to disseminate Greek culture to the Western world.
