During the seventh century BC, the ancient Greeks sought to explore and establish colonies throughout the Mediterranean coast. One of the rather...

The word “gymnasium” in ancient Greece, which also refers to the modern gym, was commonly used because exercise and maintaining a fit body...

The ancient Greeks and Romans revered their athletes as heroes to such an extent that the sweat and grime that accumulated on their bodies during...

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to ancient Greece. Records of ancient Greeks...

International Greek Language Day opens the celebrations for the 2,500-year anniversary since Naples was founded by ancient Greeks.

Ancient Greeks knew a thing or two when it came to herbs, and oregano is one that they simply could not do without.

Kollyva, the boiled wheat-based sweet offered at Greek Orthodox memorial services for the repose of the souls of the dead is a superfood that has its...

Nine villages in southern Italy collectively known as La Grecia Salentina (Salentine Greece) or, in the local dialect, Griko have maintained aspects...

Long ago, a substantial ancient Greek population from the island of Crete lived in the ancient city of Daedala, located in south Asia. Located in a...

Greek is one of the oldest languages in the world that continues to be spoken to this day. Needless to say, it has changed considerably throughout the...