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How Ancient Greek Architecture Shaped the Modern World

Ancient Greek architecture is one of the aspects of ancient Greece that has shaped our modern world the most.

The Fascinating Life of Greek Actress Irene Papas

Irene Papas is easily one of the most recognizable and talented Greek actresses of all time, with a successful career of more than 50 years.

The Greek Oracle Books Ancient Rome Consulted When in Crisis

The mysterious Sibylline Books were secretly kept Greek oracle collections that the rulers of ancient Rome consulted in times of crisis.

On This Day: Akrotiri, Greece’s Pompeii, Was Found on Santorini

Akrotiri, a 3,600-year-old city buried by ash from a volcanic eruption in 1650 BC, frozen in its Bronze Age glory, serves as a time capsule.

Ten Majestic Monasteries and Churches in Greece Dedicated to Virgin Mary

There are numerous churches in Greece's Islands dedicated to Virgin Mary. Some humble and unpretentious. Here is a list of the most majestic.

When Athens Revolted Against Macedon's Hegemony in Greece

Following the death of Alexander the Great, Athens and its allies tried to put an end in Macedonia's rule over them.

Paxos: The Greek Island of Serene Beauty in the Ionian Sea

Paxos, or Paxoi, a Greek island in the Ionian Sea boasts serene getaways, links to ancient history and harbors perfect for exploring by boat.

The Battle That Secured Ancient Greek Rule in the Mediterranean

The decisive victory of Syracuse Greeks over the Carthaginians in the Battle of Himera in 480 BC secured Ancient Greek rule in the 5th century M…

Ernst Ziller: The German Architect Who Gave Modern Athens Its Most Iconic Buildings

German architect Ernst Ziller left his own eternal, and magnificent, imprint on Athens by designing some of the city's most iconic buildings.

Meteora, Greece: A Unique-on-Earth Fusion of Nature and Faith

Meteora, Greece, is like no other place on Earth; indeed, in many ways, it looks as if it is on another planet, with stalagmite-like rocks.

Agnodice: The First Woman Doctor of Ancient Greece

Agnodice was the first woman doctor of Ancient Greece whose story has been held tight by midwives for millennia.

How Hyllus, the Son of Hercules, Shaped the Legacy of the Dorian Greeks

Hyllus, son of Hercules, united the Dorian tribes with his father's heroic lineage, profoundly shaping ancient Greek history and identity.

How Was Greece Christianized?

How did Christianity spread within Greece? Let's see how the preaching efforts of Paul helped spread Christian teachings there.

China Copies Santorini, the Cosmopolitan Greek Island

Dream Land in Dali, in Southwest China’s Yunnan province, resembles Santorini, the cosmopolitan Greek island.

Ares vs. Mars: What Seperates the Greek and Roman Gods of War?

Ares and Mars, the Greek and Roman gods of war were worshipped in the ancient Mediterranean. However, attitudes towards the god varied.

The Mystery of the Exceptional Sound at Greece's Ancient Theater of Epidaurus

The ancient mystery of the great sound quality at the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus has finally been solved, researchers posit.

The Oldest Submerged Settlement in the Aegean Sea Dates Back 8,000 Years

The small islet of Agios Petros, north of Alonissos, Greece, is believed to be the oldest submerged settlement of the Aegean.

The Day Democracy Was Restored in Greece After the Junta

On this day in 1974, democracy was restored in Greece after seven long years of military rule by the junta.