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The Story of Greeks in Panama

Panama is home to a significant Greek community whose members have strong ties in the Central American country.

The Greek Rivals Who United and Brought Souvlaki to Colombia

The story of two Greek immigrants in Colombia serves as a lesson of what the nation can achieve when united. Petros Gkrilis and George Sitaras come from Thessaloniki. They are fanatic supporters of the city's eternal rivals PAOK and Aris...

What Did India Learn From the Ancient Greeks?

The interaction of the two great ancient civilizations of Greece and India began with the invasion of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.

Oldest Recipe Found in Egypt Is Written in Greek

The oldest written recipe found in Egypt is dated approximately the year 300 AD and it was written on papyrus in the Greek language.

How Ancient Greeks Spread Buddhism to the Known World

Buddhism, a religion, or according to some, a path towards experiencing ultimate reality, was founded by Siddhārtha Gautama, a man from India also referred to as "The Buddha". Buddhism is practiced in various parts of the world and the...

The Swastika Symbol in Ancient Greek and Etruscan Cultures

Today, the swastika symbol comes attached to the imagery of Nazi Germany and the holocaust, but the origins of this four-armed symbol predate the Third Reich by at least 8,000 years. It was even used by the ancient Greeks...

Roman Emperor’s Medallion With Ancient Greek Writing Found in Bulgaria

A number of valuable items have recently been found in Roman tombs near the village of Nova Varbovka in the Veliko Turnovo region of Bulgaria, including a medallion of the Roman emperor Caracalla, which is inscribed with ancient Greek...

Egyptian Papyrus Featuring Greek Letters is Part of World’s Oldest Book

A fragment of papyrus from ancient Egypt, which once featured Greek letters, may be part of the world's first book, pushing the origins of bookbinding back by centuries, according to researchers. The 10-by-6-inch papyrus fragment, housed in the library of...

The Only Greek School in Latin America

The Atenea Institute in Panama, which is the only Greek school in Latin America, has become the focal point for academic excellence.

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...

Orthodox Community Holds Mass in Earthquake-Ruined Greek Church of Antioch

The Antioch Greek Orthodox Church in Antakya, Turkey, which was reduced to rubble by an earthquake last year, saw an emotional mass ceremony held for victims of the disaster recently. The deadly earthquake that rocked southern and central Turkey and...

Discovery of Greek Inscription Reveals Home of Saint Peter

Archaeologists believe that a Greek inscription discovered in what was the city of Bethsaida, Israel, identifies Apostle Peter's home. 

Growing Number of Students in China Learn Greek

More and more students in China are learning Greek as around 10 universities offer Greek programs for undergraduate studies. By Xu Yan “The gorgeous Greek letters and enchanting scenery in Santorini drive me to learn Greek,” said Zisong Wen, a sophomore...

Afghanistan’s Ancient Greek City and the Mystery of its Demise

The ancient Greek city of Ai-Khanoum in Afghanistan was discovered by accident in the 1960s, but its demise has captivated historians and archaeologists for decades. The city that was lost under the desert sands for almost two thousand years was...

The Ancient Greeks of India’s Tamil Nadu Region

  There was a time when ancient Greeks from the Indo-Greek empire in North India started migrating to Tamil Nadu. This is their saga: In the extreme South of the Indian Sub-continent is a state known as Tamil Nadu, land of...