The Greek Pioneers Who Constructed the Suez Canal
In the mid 1800s, almost three quarters of the residents of Kasos Island in Greece picked up and moved to Egypt to work on...
The Greeks of Alexandria, Egypt
The story of Hellenism in Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city, goes back more than two millennia and is marked by Alexander the Great's placement...
Venezuela’s New Sparta, A Gem of the Caribbean
Located off the northeast Caribbean coast of Venezuela is a state with the surprising name of "Nueva Esparta," or "New Sparta." The state comprises...
Greek Axiom by Socrates on Hiroshima Peace Bell Remains Relevant Today
The Greek axiom by Socrates, ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΑΥΤΟΝ ("Know thyself"), inscribed on the Hiroshima Peace Bell, remains relevant today, 74 years after the first nuclear...
Ancient Greeks the Biblical Philistine Enemies of Jews, DNA Study Claims
The infamous Philistines, the enemies of the Hebrews in the Christian Bible, were likely ancient Greeks who had migrated to their land, a new...
Cities Around the Globe Founded by Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great, who lived from July 356 BC to 10/11 June, 323 BC, was an intrepid conqueror and one of the most brilliant...
The Greek Archaeologist in Search of Alexander the Great’s Tomb
For over fifteen long years, archaeologist Calliope Limneos-Papakosta has been searching for the Golden Fleece of Greece's ancient history -- namely, the priceless tomb...
Dimitri Tsafendas, The Greek Who Killed the Architect of Apartheid (video)
When Dimitri Tsafendas killed South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd on September 6, 1966, the courts decided it was an act of a madman....
Bactria: The Ancient Greek State in Afghanistan (video)
Gold Coins with an image of King Eucratides
As students of history are well aware, Alexander the Great and his army began a massive military campaign...
Ring of Pontius Pilate Found in Spectacular Bethlehem Discovery
A 2,000-year-old ring that was unearthed 50 years ago near Bethlehem may very likely have been worn by the man who was the Roman...