Some of the greatest people from the Ancient World came from the city of Athens, amongst them philosophers, artists, writers, and architects. Athens was the birthplace of democracy and also the focus of the Ancient Greek civilization. 10 Famous Athenians …
Browsing in the tourist shops you will become aware that there are many talisman and pieces of jewellery on sale depicting a blue eye. The concept of the ‘evil eye’ – kako mati can be traced back to the classical …
Greece is one of the oldest countries in the world, along with China, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, Japan, and India, to name a few. Its history is vast, and its people live and breathe it. When you come to Greece, you …
Greece is one of the most popular countries in the world for travelers. A nation of incredible history, excellent nature, and awe-inspiring scenery – it’s no wonder why 33 million people visit the country every year. This article will give …
Greece has a long and illustrious history and is considered the birthplace of Western civilization, including Western philosophy and literature, democracy, political science, and major mathematical and scientific discoveries. It is not just Greece’s ancient history that is fascinating either …
One of the most iconic images from Greece is one of round, whitewashed windmills against the clear, azure sky of islands and mountain slopes. The windmill has been an integral part of Greece’s heritage and economic history. Though its invention …
Athens is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. People have lived here starting between the 11th and the 7th centuries BC. It’s also therefore one of the oldest capitals of Europe. But much more than this …
One of the most iconic images associated with Greece, apart from the Parthenon glistening under the Athenian sun, is that of the whitewashed, bright houses with blue windows or church domes. Huddled together like sheep at the slopes of dry, …
When thinking of visiting Greece, most people think of summer- summer in the islands or in the mountains or even in the Greek famous cities, like the capital, Athens, Thessaloniki, or Patra. But few get to experience the country and …
The beautiful and jagged coastline of Greece is a gift to behold while on a visit to the country. Some edges of these shores are decorated with mysterious, old lighthouses that used to bring the good news of land nearby …