The Most Influential Greek Rebetiko Singers of All Time
“Rebetes,” or Rebetiko musicians, in Piraeus in 1933. Markos Vamvakaris is seated at center left. Credit: Public Domain Rebetiko, sometimes...
October 13th Marks Death of Macedonia’s Hero Pavlos Melas
Pavlos Melas was one of the most important defenders of Macedonia’s struggle for freedom. Credit: Public domain October 13th is the day tha...
The Day Athens Was Liberated From Nazi Occupation
Citizens celebrate the liberation of Athens on October 12, 1944. Credit: Wikipedia/ Ministry Foreign Affairs / CC-BY-SA-2.0 It was a sunny ...
What Caused the Untimely Death of Alexander the Great?
A new theory suggests that the great commander had contracted the neurological disorder Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Credit: Public domain The ...
Mavrogenous: A Symbol of Mykonos’ Resistance
Manto Mavrogenous led the Greek resistance on the island of Mykonos against the invading Ottomans. A statue of the Greek heroine stands prou...
Why Greek Yogurt Reigns Supreme
Greek yogurt with honey and strawberries. The healthy dairy product has gained popularity around the world for its taste and nutritional ben...
Ancient Skulls in Greece Reveal Complex Surgery
Byzantine skulls found in Greece show signs of complex surgery. Photo: AMNA An ancient skull that was discovered recently by anthropologis...
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