Tag: History
Creative Protest for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles Held at the British Museum
After closing its doors for over 100 days due to Covid-19, the British Museum opened on Thursday. Among the first visitors to the museum...
Italian Football Team FC Crotone Is Uniquely Proud of Its Greek Origins
One would normally expect the enthusiastic supporters of an Italian football club to be proud of their team and their country and not a...
The Fascinating Three-Thousand-Year Old Story of Greek Presence in Britain
The story of Greek presence on the island of Great Britain, the country we know today as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and...
The Intriguing Greek Origins of Marseille, France’s Oldest City
The Greeks are well known for their ancient tales of glory and tragedy, as well as their civilization's innumerable contributions to the very foundations...
New Exhibit on History of Santorini and Pompeii Opens in Rome
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and her Italian counterpart Dario Franceschini on Thursday opened an exhibition called "Pompeii and Santorini: Eternity in a Day...
Nicosia’s History Showcased in ”Cypriot Miniatures” Event in Berlin
An event showcasing the history of Nicosia, marking thirty years since the fall of the Berlin Wall and Germany’s reunification, was presented recently by the Cypriot...
”It’s Not Constantinople, It’s Istanbul; It’s Islam-bul” Turkey’s Erdogan Says
The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared that still ''there are people who want to see Istanbul as Constantinople,'' on Saturday.
Erdogan was participating in the...
The Austrian Parliament and The Story Behind its Unique Greek Character
One of the most beautiful and impressive Parliament buildings anywhere in Europe is in the Austrian capital of Vienna.
Standing in the city's center since the...
What Was Theophanes of Constantinople’s Contribution to Early Russia?
By Catherine Tsounis
Catherine Tsounis is a published author of Greek descent and a travel enthusiast who gives us insight into the Byzantine influence in...
BBC Attempts to Rewrite Ancient Greek History!
BBC published a not so flattering article regarding ancient Greek legends. The article's author, Armand d'Angour, associate professor of classics at the University of Oxford,...