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Athens is a city that certainly has a strong tie to the past. After all, the Ancient Acropolis and the Parthenon are some of the most recognizable places to visit in... Read More

The Kassandra Peninsula in Greece is especially known for its pristine natural beauty. Rimmed with beaches, this stunning area is packed with tourists and Greeks ali... Read More

One of the main things that characterized Ancient Greece is the fact that it wasn’t a cohesive nation or empire. Each part of Ancient Greece was made up of a s... Read More

Cassandra, also known as Princess Cassandra of Troy, was a mortal woman who played a role in Greek mythology. Her name is often associated as someone who was known ... Read More

Kapama is a method for cooking meat that usually tomato sauce and cinnamon. Other spices, such as cloves and allspice, are also used. The method can be used to prep... Read More

When visiting Lefkada in Greece it is clear that you can have two different types of experiences. On the eastern coast of the island, there are plenty of resorts tha... Read More

Ancient Greece was often a turbulent place, and the fact that it was broken up into multiple city-states that were all ruled independently is partly to blame. When t... Read More

Syros is one of those whitewashed islands in the Cyclades of Greece that visitors seem to flock to. While it’s neighbors, Santorini and Mykonos, tend to be a l... Read More

In Greek mythology, there were essentially three levels of deities. The first level, the primordial deities, included gods and goddesses such as Gaia and Uranus. The... Read More

Lemon and oregano are two classic ingredients for flavoring chicken and other poultry in Greece. For best results, use Greek oregano and fresh lemon juice! Greek Sty... Read More

When you decide to visit Greece, chances are pretty good you are thinking of two things – visiting an island and spending plenty of time at the beach. Sure, th... Read More

When most people think about the structure of government in Ancient Greece, they may believe that it was a democracy, or that Ancient Greece was broken up by city-st... Read More

This recipe is commonly prepared as a simple meal or snack in Greece when asparagus are in season. Greek Style Village Omelet (Avga Horiatiki) Recipe Ingredients: 1/... Read More

The mysterious island of Kefalonia has many treasures to discover. In fact, you could spend a while here and not quite scratch the surface! One place you should expl... Read More

When most people think of Greece, they often picture having a relaxing beach vacation or visiting one of the many classical historical sites that the country has to ... Read More

Callisto, also referred to as Kallisto or Kalliste, was a nymph in Greek mythology who played a somewhat small role compared to the other deities. Some sources refe... Read More

Most of us know what the Olympic Games are. We also know that they originated in Ancient Greece as part of a festival to honor Zeus, the king of the gods. However, k... Read More

The Colossus of Rhodes was a large, impressive statue that overlooked the water on Rhodes island. Listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Colos... Read More

Those of us who have seen the movie The 300 remember most of the main characters in the story, especially Xerxes from Persia and King Leonidas from Sparta. However, ... Read More

Milos is a volcanic island that has a rich landscape. It’s one of those places that people flock to in order to enjoy the peaceful, quiet side of Greece. Howe... Read More

Patmos is one of those islands that seems to have been frozen in time. The island is small, and even though there are a lot of tourists who come to the island, the l... Read More

It is a pretty well known fact that the Ancient Greeks had music. We know that they played instruments like the lyre, the pan pipe, and the tympanum. Many works of l... Read More

Samos is an island to the far northeast of the Aegean Sea. It also isn’t one of the big islands in Greece, but it has been delighting tourists for decades. Li... Read More

When it comes to Greek mythology, there are different gods and goddesses who all came about at time periods. Some, such as the twelve Olympian gods and goddesses, ca... Read More

When arriving on the island of Hydra, which is a small island located on the Saronic Gulf in Greece, it’s easy to feel as if you stumbled on a hidden gem. Sure... Read More

Even if you don’t really know who Aesop is, many of the things that are popular in our culture originated from him. Most of us, for example, are familiar with ... Read More

As far as Greek islands go, Zakynthos strikes a nice balance of being off the beaten track but also being a haven for tourists. There is a portion of the island that... Read More

When learning about many of the stories of Greek mythology, it’s easy to get lost in that world. However, we tend to focus more on the relationships between al... Read More

Ios is on of those islands that strikes a nice balance between being off the beaten track and having a nice bustle of visitors during peak season. This is one of tho... Read More

When most of us think about styles of warfare in Ancient Greece, we no doubt think about the traditional phalanx style that was commonly used in Ancient Sparta. Howe... Read More

Mesolongi is located in the western part of Greece. It is known for its gorgeous scenery and is nestled alongside a sea lake, near the Gulf of Patras.  Mesolongi h... Read More

Keftedes, or meatballs, are a popular dish served in Greece and all over the world. Greek meatballs are distinctly seasoned with fresh herbs, and the herb choices th... Read More

Rhodes is one of the most unique islands in all of Greece. On the one hand, it is every bit the picture of a typical Greek island with its gorgeous sun soaked beache... Read More

When it comes to Greek mythology, most of us know exactly who the twelve Olympian gods and goddesses are. These main mythological figures certainly capture our moder... Read More

Lipsi is a small, almost forgotten Greek island that is near the Greek islands of Samos and Leros. Because it is a bit off he beaten track, the people who do make th... Read More

Halki is one of those islands in Greece that was once known for its sponge fisherman. As a result of the sponge trade, the island was once wealthy and the landscape ... Read More

When most of us think of Ancient Greece, certain images come to mind. We think of the Golden Age of Greece and the way the Greek culture has influenced Western Civil... Read More

Greek Style Fries Recipe Ingredients: 6 medium Russet potatoes 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups vegetable oil Toppings (optional) – feta cheese, olives, dried orega... Read More

Tilos has all the makings of an island that is just ripe for adventure. It isn’t the most popular island in Greece, but it is one that visitors do find. Those ... Read More

The Trojan War is one of those events in Greek Mythology that seems to also be based on an event that really happened. Homer immortalized the war in his epic poem, t... Read More

Nisyros is a Greek island that is part of the Dodecanese in the southeastern portion of the Aegean Sea. Although not as well as some of the other islands in this gro... Read More

In Ancient Greece, the skill of oratory, or the art of giving public speeches, was highly valued. As such, those who were proficient at writing and giving these spee... Read More

Wine has been an important part of Greek society for thousands of years. There is archaeological evidence that the Minoans, which was the earliest civilization on Gr... Read More

This recipe for Patates Yahni, or Greek style stewed potatoes, is served throughout Greece, especially during the colder months. Use any potato you can find, but if ... Read More

Milos is one of those islands in Greece that has been shaped by its volcanic activity. The end result is that Milos has a haunting beauty, and people spend as much t... Read More

The concept of the oracle was an important part of Greek mythology and to the life of the Ancient Greeks themselves. They were believed to be divine agents of wisdom... Read More

Cabbages can be found regularly throughout Greece during the colder months of the year. This salad is simple to prepare and uses either red or white cabbage. It tas... Read More