On This Day in 1930, Constantinople Was Renamed Istanbul, Both Greek Words
Built as Byzantium around 657 BC and then renamed Constantinople in the 4th century CE after Constantine the Great made the city his capital,...
The Female Gladiators of Ancient Rome
In Ancient Rome, female fighters were known as "Gladiatrix" and were basically the equivalent of Roman male gladiators. However, instead of fighting other men,...
Massive ‘Devil Comet’ Heads Towards Earth on April 8th Eclipse
According to NASA, a rare and huge comet known as "devil comet' is expected to travel by Earth for the first time in 71...
The Balkan Wars in the Powder Keg of Europe
The Balkan Wars in 1912 and 1913 resulted in significant territorial realignments in the Balkans. The Ottoman Empire lost almost all of its remaining...
Serbia President’s Alarming Message of Upcoming Balkan Conflict
Aleksandar Vucic, the president of Serbia, warned of a potential confrontation on Tuesday by posting a gloomy message on social media about an unidentified...
The Mysterious Lost Civilization of Harappan
The mysterious Harappan civilization is considered the third oldest one in the ancient East after Egypt and Mesopotamia. It was located in the Indus...
Fortified Settlements Containing Ancient Open-Air Temples Found in Turkey
In Tunceli province, in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey, researchers found two forts and two 7th century BC new open-air temples.
This discovery is...
The Ferocious Wars of Alexander the Great’s Successors After His Death
The Wars of the Diadochi, or the Wars of Alexander's Successors, were a series of conflicts that erupted among the generals of Alexander the...
Scientists Solve 20,000-Year Mystery of Eurasia Human Migration
Scientists claim to have discovered the place where early humans resided in the midst of their migration from the African continent to Eurasia, solving...
Nashville Parthenon Turns Blue for Greek Independence Day Commemoration
In its fourth annual celebration of Greek Independence Day in Nashville, Tennessee, the US branch of the Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy and President...
Satoshi Nakamoto, Creator of Bitcoin: Who is Behind the Pseudonym?
"Satoshi Nakamoto" is universally credited as the founder of the now ubiquitous cryptocurrency Bitcoin, but who is Nakomoto?
108-Year-Old Greek Yiayia Prays For the Whole World Every Day
At 108 years of age, a Greek yiayia, or grandmother, named Anthi Katsouli stands in her yard every single day and prays for the...
The Unbelievable Variety of Greece’s Landscapes
Greece's many coastal islands, dense urban centers, and historical architectural sites like the Parthenon have been iconic to foreigners across the world for decades....
Ellis Island: Thousands of Greeks’ First Sight of America
All the Greeks who arrived in the New World as of April 11, 1890 had to pass through Ellis Island, which became the designated immigration...
Eight Greek Homemade Remedies that Work Wonders
Greek grandmothers, or "yiayias," in their accumulated wisdom and vast experience, have been known to use homemade remedies for millennia.
Ten Lesser-Known Greek Villages and Towns That Will Blow Your Mind
Justly renowned for its seaside resorts and its endless beaches, Greece also hides some places which are either completely unknown or little known to...
Heraklion: Discover the Capital of Crete
Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, is an ancient city that perhaps is under-appreciated for its many attractions.
How Mykonos Changed from Sleepy Island to Superstars’ Paradise
The idyllic island of Mykonos was one of the first Greek isles to become an international travel destination.
The Greek Island of Lesbos and the Origin of the Word ‘Lesbian’
Modern English, and indeed many languages, borrow a plethora of words from ancient Greek. One particularly interesting word is "lesbian", today used to describe...
Windmills of Mykonos: The History of a Landmark
In Mykonos, the wind blows all year-long. This is the reason why its windmills have become the island's iconic landmark.
A Greek Vacation Dilemma: The Ionian Islands or the Cyclades?
With the coming of winter soon, it will be time for hopeful travelers to face one of the most pleasant dilemmas in planning next...
The Charming Winter Beauty of Samarina, Greece
Nature, local traditions, history, and the environment entwined — this is what can be found in the famous mountain village of Samarina, one of...
What a Clinic Looked Like in Ancient Greece
The first realistic depiction of an outpatient clinic in ancient Greece is on a drawing on a small vase created in Athens around 470...
Hypatia: The Female Greek Philosopher Killed for Her Beliefs
Hypatia, one of the greatest philosophers of Alexandria, was admired for her groundbreaking ideas but was brutally murdered for them by Christian fanatics in...
League of Corinth: The First Time All Greeks United
The League of Corinth was an initiative of King Philip II of Macedon to unite all Greek city-states against the Persian Achaemenid Empire
Ancient Greek Statue of Woman Using “Laptop” Sparks Conspiracy Theories
A recurring conspiracy theory which has gone viral claims that an ancient Greek statue supposedly depicting a woman "using a laptop" is "proof" of...
When Exactly Is Atlantis Believed to Have Existed?
Plato's story of Atlantis is famously set a very long time ago in the past. The figure "9000 years before Solon" is thrown around...
The Bible’s First Translation Was in Greek
Originally written in Hebrew and Aramaic, the Bible is the most sold book in history, it first translation into another language was in Greek; the Septuagint.
Chicken Shawarma Stuffed Mushrooms: A Mediterranean Take
A Mediterranean version of stuffed mushrooms dishes would be the chicken Shawarma stuffed mushrooms recipe.
Melomakarona – The Quintessential Greek Christmas Cookie
Melomakarona are some of the most beloved of all Greek cookies. Made with olive oil, flour, honey, and citrus, melomakarona are much healthier than...
Tsoureki Rolls Recipe
Tsoureki Rolls, the raisins and cinammon filled Greek sweet bread rolls are usually prepared in Greece for Easter, but are great throughout the year....
Pastitsio Recipe, aka Greek Oven-Baked Pasta
Pastitsio is a traditional and famous Greek pasta dish topped with ground beef and bechamel sauce.
Ingredients
For the minced meat
21 oz / 600 gr ground...