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The American Who ‘Captured’ the Acropolis in 1870
William J. Stillman an American journalist, diplomat, author, historian, and photographer captured the magic of the Acropolis in 1870 in a series of carbon prints.
He was among the first to photograph this symbol of Western civilization.
Relatively unknown in Greece,...
Greek News
New Netflix Show to Feature Greece’s Luxury Properties
Greece's most luxurious properties may soon appear on Netflix in a new show launched by Nest Seekers, a US-based property seller.
"Nest Seekers is eyeing Greece as a potential venue for a new television series, supplementing its existing shows featured...
Tourism
Top Seven Emerging Destinations in Greece
Though Greece is one of the most well-visited destinations in the world, tourists generally tend to congregate in just a few spots throughout the country: mostly Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. However, as more travelers venture off the beaten path,...
Greek News
Greece and US Strengthen Joint Efforts on Space Exploration
Greece and the US have taken their partnership to new frontiers as Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis signed the Artemis Accords for space exploration at the fifth US-Greece Strategic Dialogue.
Greece and the US Advance their Cooperation on Space Exploration
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Ancient Greece
Why is the Ancient Greek City of Antioch Special to Indians?
Indians have a special connection with the ancient city of Antioch. The city, now part of Turkey, was renamed Antakya but their connection with it is fleeting at best when compared to the Greeks and Syrians, taking a chronological...
Business
Greece Ranked Among Top Countries for Digital Nomads
Greece has been listed in the top 38 countries that are best suited for digital nomads, according to the Digital Nomad Visa Index.
Greece has been ranked 28th out of the 38 countries considered the best places for digital nomads...
Greek News
Discover Your Greek Roots by Typing Your Surname
A search engine is promising to identify the region of Greece one may come from by simply typing one's Greek surname.
Once the name is typed in Greek, a map of the country appears with the regions where the particular...
Environment
Halcyon Days: Spring Appears in the Middle of Winter in Greece
With temperatures expected to rise to around 75°F (24°C) this week, Greece will be in the midst of the unique phenomenon known as the Halcyon Days, or Alkyonides Days, allowing for a feel of summer in the midst of...
Ancient Greece
Did Alexander the Great’s Descendant Establish Singapore?
Singapore has a long history of human settlement, having been shown by Greek scientist Ptolemy almost 2000 years ago on his map of the world. Furthermore, the founder of Singapore is mentioned as a descendant of Alexander the Great...
Celebrities
Tina Livanos: The Greek Beauty Who Married Both Onassis and Niarchos
Tina Livanos was known across the world for her marriages to two of Greece's most powerful figures, Onassis and Niarchos.