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The Mystery of the Sleeping Giant on Greece's Naxos Island

An ancient giant statue has been lying on its back for centuries on a hill on the scenic Greek island of Naxos.

Corfu, Homer and the Petrified Ship of Odysseus

Odysseus' ship that took him home from Corfu to Ithaka turned to rock. Where might Odysseus have washed ashore in Corfu during his Odyssey?

The Lost Centuries of Ancient Greece: What Really Happened During the Dark Ages?

The Ancient Greek Dark Ages came after the powerful Mycenaean Era. But what actually were the Greek Dark Ages, and how did they end?

Othonoi Island: The Picturesque Western Edge of Greece

Othonoi, just outside of Corfu, is known for being the westernmost point of Greece as well as Calypso's island in Homer’s Odyssey.

Lawrence Durrell's Odyssey of Greek Islands a Travel Masterpiece

The Greek Islands by Durrell is one of the most exciting travel books. It is a launching place to learn about history, the islands and the peopl…

The Unknown Wife of Ancient Greek Philosopher Pythagoras

Theano of Crotone, an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician in her own right, is often referred to as the wife of Pythagoras.

The Neighboring Cultures of the Ancient Greeks

The ancient Greeks shared the Classical world with many fascinating neighboring cultures who rarely receive much mainstream attention.

Ancient Greek Scientist Erasistratus Was the King's Lie Detector

Ancient Greek scientist Erasistratus (300-250 B.C.) is credited with being among the first human lie detectors.

Top Mythological Sites in Greece

There is something about Greece that sets it apart from many other holiday destinations across the globe; its mythological sites.

Volos: The Heart of Greece’s Tsipouro and Meze

Nestled between the stunning Mount Pelio and the Pagasetic Gulf in the Aegean sea, Volos is a picturesque city known for its tsipouro.

The Day Diogenes Humiliated Alexander the Great

Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic has become famous for his humiliating interaction with Alexander the Great when the two men first met.

The Dark History of the Greek Island Paradise of Trikeri

The Greek island of Trikeri in the Pagasitic Gulf is one of Greece's lesser-known idylls, but it has a tragic past.

Ancient Greek Shields Struck Fear Into Enemy

As far back as the 8th century BC, the ancient Greeks had invented a large, round shield that became an essential part of warfare.

When the Greeks of Smyrna Welcomed the Hellenic Fleet in Asia Minor

On May 14, 1919, thousands of Greeks of Smyrna wore their best clothes and rushed to the city's seafront to welcome the Hellenic navy.

The Ancient Greeks of Kashmir

The region of Kashmir was once ruled by more than 11 Greek kings. Even after the fall of the Greek kingdom Hellenization continued.

"Una Faccia, Una Razza": The Bonds That Bind Greeks and Italians

Greeks and Italians have so much in common that one would need years to itemize each aspect of the bonds they share.

The Unique Flower That Grows Only on Athens' Acropolis

A pink flower only grows on the rocky terrain of the Acropolis of Athens. The flower belongs to a plant called Micromeria acropolitana.

"Flying Priest" of Chios Marks Christ's Resurrection in Greece

The tradition of the "Flying Priest" from the island of Chios, which occurs on Holy Saturday, has now spread throughout Greece and Cyprus.