China Releases World’s First Moon Atlases
China has reached a new frontier within lunar exploration and scientific research with its release of the world's first complete high-definition geologic atlases of...
Researchers Find Evidence That Brains Are Getting Bigger
A new study suggests our brains might be growing larger over time. This finding could prove useful in fighting memory loss as we age.
Researchers...
Ancient Greek General Archytas was Founder of Mathematical Mechanics
Archytas of Tarentum, who was born around the year 435 BC in what is now Taranto, Apulia, Italy, was another in a long line...
Pre-Roman Necropolis with 88 Tombs Discovered in Southern Italy
A necropolis from the pre-Roman era, full of rich grave artifacts, has been discovered in southern Italy during excavations for the construction of an...
AI May Help Solve the Teacher Shortage Crisis in UK and Europe
A company called 21st Century Digital Teaching (21C) is tackling the ongoing teacher shortage crisis in the UK and Europe. They are doing this...
Greek in US Makes Lambatha Candles for Easter
Lambatha candles are an important part of the Greek Easter service that takes place on Holy Saturday, and one Greek, who moved to the...
New Therapy Destroys Deadly Brain Tumor in Days
A 72-year-old man, diagnosed with a very aggressive type of cancer known as glioblastoma, had brain scans that showed his tumor shrank significantly just...
Birds of Prey Return to the Fire-Stricken Dadia National Park in Greece
Rare birds of prey have returned to the devastated from last year's fires at Dadia National Park in north-eastern Greece, environmental groups say.
The Dadia...
The Crucial Role of Greece’s Lemnos in the Gallipoli Campaign
During the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, the Greek island of Lemnos played a significant role as a staging area and base of...
The Oldest Song Survived in Its Entirety Is Ancient Greek
The oldest song to have survived in its entirety is a first-century A.D. Greek tune known as the “Seikilos Epitaph.”
The song, the melody of...
The Stunning, Natural Heart-Shaped Bays of Greece
Home to many unique and beautiful natural sights, Greece is internationally famed for its stunning landscapes on the mainland, as well as on its...
Metal-Rich Asteroids Could be Mined for Resources
A recent study published in the Planetary Science Journal found that mining near-Earth asteroids, or NEAs, for their metal reserves may be possible in...
Greek Chef is Hollywood Star Scarlett Johansson’s Confidant
Greek chefs are celebrated around the world, so it's no surprise that one of them is friends with actress Scarlett Johansson. Dimitris Siasiaridis, a successful...
The Day the First Greeks Arrived in Australia
It was a day much like any other, on August 27, 1829 when the first-ever recorded Greeks set foot on the continent of Australia.
Greek Man Devotes Life to Feeding the Hungry
Konstantinos Polychronopoulos, founder of charity "The Other Human," works tirelessly feeding the hungry in Greece in the wake of disasters.
Kastoria: The Lakeside Gem of Northwestern Greece
Kastoria is a beautiful lakeside city in northwestern Greece famous for its fur and leather trade and its rich history that goes as far back as Byzantium
Halkidiki: The Top Ten Best Beaches on Greece’s Spectacular Peninsula
Halkidiki (or Chalkidiki) is a peninsula which is part of the region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece.
Anafiotika, the Hidden Island of Athens
The tiny, scenic neighborhood of Anafiotika tucked above the Plaka, just below the Acropolis, is often overlooked by visitors to Athens
Kythera: The Greek Island Where History Meets Beauty
Kythera is an enchanted Greek island with majestic beaches, but with green mountainous terrain also, so there is something for everyone.
Ten Things to Do on the Greek Island of Rhodes
Rhodes, one of the most historic islands in Greece, is one of the most visited places in the country. It is the largest island...
Top Mysteries and Strange Phenomena in Greece
If Mulder and Scully, investigators from the "The X-Files," were to visit Greece, would there be strange destinations for them to examine?
The Legend of Corfu’s Mouse Island
Pontikonisi, also known as "Mouse Island," is a Greek islet located at the entrance of Halkiopoulos lagoon in Corfu.
The islet is better-known for hosting...
Eupalinos Tunnel, a Masterpiece of Ancient Engineering on Samos, Greece
Even by modern standards, the ancient Tunnel of Eupalinos on Samos, Greece is considered a marvel of engineering and craftsmanship.
Built around 550 BC, it's...
When Athens Revolted Against Macedon’s Hegemony in Greece
Alexander the Great died unexpectedly in 323 BC, suddenly leaving his vast empire without a leader. Sensing a chance to break free of the...
The Questions Ancient Greeks Asked the Oracle of Dodona
The ancient Greek sanctuary and theater of Dodona, home to the oldest oracle, and located in Epirus, northwestern Greece, are part of a uniquely...
Divers Can Now Explore Four Ancient Shipwrecks in Greece
Four stunning ancient shipwrecks off central Greece can now be explored by amateur divers, the Ministry of Culture announced recently.
The shipwrecks at the sites...
Royal Navy Names Submarine After Greek King Agamemnon
The Royal Navy's latest Astute Class submarine built by BAE Systems, due to be launched later this year, has been officially named Agamemnon, after...
Ancient Greeks Invented World’s First Telecommunications Device
The hydraulic telegraph, invented by the ancient Greeks, had the capacity to send long-distance messages as early as the fourth century BC.
The ingenious apparatus...
Kalitsounia: Sweet Cretan Pastries Recipe
Kalitsounia is an amazing cheese-filled sweet pastry traditionally made on the Greek island of Crete. Here's our authentic recipe:
For the filling:
• SWEET MIZITHRA OR...
Greek Pita “Pizza” Muffins: A Fun And Easy To Prepare Snack
A fun and easy to prepare snack combining three world-renowned favorites into one is the pita "pizza" muffin.
Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Veggie Pie recipe
Boureki is a delicious Cretan veggie pie and here is our traditional recipe on how to make it
Ingredients
POTATOES 35oz / 1kg
ZUCCHINI 35oz / 1...
Recipe: Galaktoboureko, the Most Beloved Greek Dessert
Here's a traditional recipe for the Greek dessert galaktoboureko, aka Greek milk, or custard, pie.
Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine,...