The Rio-Antirrio Bridge: An Engineering Marvel That Changed Greece
The Rio-Antirrio Bridge in Western Greece is one of the world’s longest multi-span, cable-stayed bridges. Credit: Eusebius, Eusebius CC BY-...
What Role Did Slaves Play in Ancient Athenian Society, and What Were Their Rights?
Gravestone of a Greek high status woman with her slave attendant. Is it truly possible for democracy to have co-existed alongside slavery i...
Antikythera Island: A Peaceful Paradise of Greece at the Edge of the Aegean Sea
Antikythera town. Credit: Mario Karkalis Life on the isolated Greek island of Antikythera, lying at the edge of the Aegean Sea between Cret...
UNESCO Adds Minoan Palaces in Crete, Greece, to World Heritage List
Northwest Propylaeum, Minoan Palace of Knossos, Greece . Credit: w_lemay. CC BY 2.0/flickr In a historic decision on Saturday, July 12, the...
Treasure From the Sea: The Salt Flats of Messolonghi, Greece
Salt made from seawater is one of the ancient products from Messolonghi. Credit: xta11 – Own work/ CC BY-SA 4.0 Salt has played a crucial ...
Honoring Saint Paisios, One of Greece’s Most Beloved Saints
Saint Paisios holds a place of great reverence among the saints of the Orthodox Church. Credit: Public Domain Every year on July 12th, the ...
Mount Athos: The Monastic Community in Greece Where Time Stands Still
The monastery of Saint Dionysios at Mount Athos. Credit: Fingalo , CC BY-SA 2.0 de /Wikipedia commons Mount Athos , referred to in Greek as...
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