Today marks the 142nd anniversary of the birth of Nikos Kazantzakis, a prominent figure in Greek literature known for his profound and diverse works that continue to resonate worldwide. His novel “Zorba the Greek” remains a hallmark of his literary influence, capturing the vibrancy of Greek culture, while “The Last Temptation of Christ” showcases his courage in exploring complex spiritual themes, cementing his legacy as both a daring thinker and a master storyteller.
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We bring to you 20+1 fun facts and a few little secrets about Greece that most people, even in Greece, may not know.
HERAKLION, CRETE – Today marks the 67th anniversary of the burial of renowned Cretan author…
The story of Alexis Zorbas, the legendary hero of Nikos Kazantzakis’s novel, comes to life…
Today, February 13th, 2024, marks the centennial anniversary of the birth of Giorgos Foundas, a…
The six songs of the Holy Week sequence, “Days of the Epitaph”, is a tribute to Christ by Nikos Gatsos, one of the greatest Greek poets of the 20th century, who feels that Christ’s sacrifice was the ultimate manifestation of God’s love for people. All six songs are interspersed with frequent quotations, sometimes slightly modified, from the Bible and other religious texts, expressing the poet’s conviction that Christ is the only hope for mankind.
The multi-billion pound clothing chain was started by a tailor named Amancio Ortega in A…
Have you ever wondered how the famous Spanish clothing company ‘Zara’ got its name? …
Irene Papas stood out, among other things, for her performance in the Greek film ‘Zorba…
The great actress Irene Papas passed away at the age of 96 on Wednesday morning.…
Speaking on the latest episode of the Ouzo Talk Podcast, Sydney University’s Sir Nicholas Laurantos Chair in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, Professor Vrasidas Karalis, explains how Quinn ‘created’ the character of Zorba for the 1964 Michael Cacoyannis film, Zorba the Greek.
In Cyprus, the work of Cacoyannis is everywhere. One can barely go to the cinemas or switch on the TV without hearing his music. Greek City Times speaks to this incredibly talented man, to learn more about his fascinating journey to becoming one of Cyprus’s most prolific composers.
Hundreds of people poured in to the chapel of Athens Metropolitan Cathedral on Monday afternoon, …
Family and friends were amongst those that paid their respects to the great Greek composer…
The French Institute of Greece paid tribute to Mikis Theodarakis on its website on Thursday…
Greece was shocked to hear the news that Zorba the Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis died…
Greek veteran composer Mikis Theodorakis, who was instrumental in raising global awareness of Greece’s plight…
Sotiris Moustakas is regarded as one of the greatest Greek comedian actors in history. He…
We bring to you 20+1 fun facts and a few little secrets about Greece that most people, even in Greece, may not know.
Have you ever wondered how the famous Spanish clothing company ‘Zara’ got its name? Some…