The Zappeion: A Neoclassical Landmark in Athens
The main facade of Zappeion Hall in Athens. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Public domain On October 20, 1888, Athens’ iconic Zappeion Megaron f...
Christmas and New Year’s Carols From All Over Greece
“Kalanta,” Nikiforos Lytras, 1872. Greek Christmas and New Year’s carols are incredibly diverse and bring some tradition to the holiday seas...
Was Helen Really to Blame for the Trojan War – or Just a Scapegoat?
“Helen of Troy,” Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1799. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons The question of Helen’s involvement in the Trojan War clearl...
Agrafa: The Switzerland of Greece
Plastiras Lake in the morning light. Photo courtesy of Ektypotiki, Karditsa The following story is a tale of philoxenia (hospitality) and b...
The Shortest Flight in Greece Takes Less Than 5 Minutes
Credit: T ilemahos Efthimiadis / flickr CC BY NC 2.0 Greece was the country that held the title for having the shortest flight in the wor...
Middle Greek: The Language That Shaped Modern Greek
The Greek language has ancient origins. Credit: Zde / CC BY-SA 4.0 / via Wikimedia Commons Middle Greek, also known as Medieval Greek, is ...
Most Common Greek Gestures and Their Meaning
Greeks are known for their vivid expressions of emotions, with various gestures taking center stage. Here’s what they mean. Credit: Mstyslav...
Majestic Swans Make Kerkini Lake in Greece Their Home for Winter
Credit: Marek Szczepanek /Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 3.0 Dozens of migratory swans are arriving from northern Europe to the Kerkini Lake ...
Kalavryta: The Bloodiest Nazi Massacre in Greece
Nazis invading Greece . The massacre in Kalavryta was a horrifying atrocity. Credit: Public Domain December 13, 1943 marks the date of the ...
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