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Archaeologists have unearthed a “spectacular” ancient temple housing hundreds of statues dedicated to the Greek God Apollo.
Does Homer's Iliad really describe the horned helmets of the Mycenaean Era, or was he talking about something else entirely?
Cypriot officials announced the recent excavation of a long-forgotten sanctuary to Apollo, offering insights into ancient rituals and architectural expansions.
The largest of the Ionian islands, Kefalonia is a kaleidoscope of colour: pink bougainvillea drapes over pastel-painted ...
Greece is a land where ancient history, dazzling landscapes, and vibrant culture blend into one unforgettable travel experience. In this ultimate travel guide, we take you on a breathtaking journey ...
Country names often fade into the background of a map and eventually become fixed and obvious. But the truth is, they’re anything but. These names are often rooted in ancient riddles, happy accidents, ...
Here are 11 of our favourite places in mainland Greece that make for brilliant alternatives to the islands this summer. Part of the joy of staying in seaside Nafplio is the drive there over the ...
Dimitris Liantinis was a Greek philosopher and professor who believed that ancient Greeks were preoccupied with the idea of ...
For over three millennia, this ancient Greek grape has survived harsh island conditions in the southern Aegean Sea. Now, it’s ...
The nearest beaches are Livadi, Pera Yalos, Plakes, and Ble Limanaki, whilst Vatses and Kaminakia are more on the ‘wild’ side. Moreover, there is Vathy, a beach that looks like a lagoon. It’s worth ...
In 1669, in what has been considered the volcano's worst known eruption, lava buried a swath of Catania, about 15 miles away ...
ISTANBUL (RNS) — As news filtered out of Egypt on Thursday (May 29) that a court ruling had called for nationalizing an ancient Orthodox ... which is inhabited by Greek Orthodox monks in Egypt ...