The Greek Ghost Village of Epirus That Resisted Tyranny
Paleo Mavronoros is an abandoned village in Epirus, Greece with a long history. Credit: Video screenshot/Up Drones Paleo Mavronoros, an ab...
A Flight to Freedom, or Treason? The 1948 Hijacking of a Greek Plane
The first hijacking in Greece occurred during the Civil War. Public Domain On September 12, 1948, amidst the turmoil of a civil war, Greec...
When the Greeks of Smyrna Welcomed the Hellenic Fleet in Asia Minor
Crowds gathered to welcome the Hellenic Fleet in Smyrna in May 1919. Public Domain On May 14, 1919, thousands of Greeks of Smyrna wore thei...
Ancient Philistines Were Likely of Greek Origin, DNA Study Shows
The Philistine captives of the Egyptians as portrayed in a relief sculpture in the Medinet Habu Museum. Credit: Remih/ Wikimedia Commons CC ...
The Hidden Treasures of Olympus, the Mountain of the Greek Gods
The summit of Mount Olympus. Credit: Loris Lote , CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia Many people come to visit Greece with a mission in mind—to visit ...
The First Photo of Thessaloniki and Its Walls From the 1860s
Since its emergence, the photo has become an object of admiration, speculation, and scrutiny. Credit: Old Photos of Thessaloniki/Facebook A...
Romioi: The Byzantine Greeks and Their Misunderstood Identity
The Byzantine Greeks had a Roman identity that bridged ancient Greece with modern times. Credit: Manuel Panselinos, Public domain, Wikimed...
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