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

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...

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...

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...

The life expectancy of ancient Greeks has been a subject of controversy among historians. But what was the actual lifespan of a typical adult? The...

A foreign national was arrested in Athens on charges of orchestrating online auctions to sell ancient Greek artifacts. The suspect, not a Greek...

Cadmus is a key person in the world of Greek mythology and is best known as the famous founder and creator of the ancient city of Thebes. His...

Have you ever wondered why ancient Greeks used a writing system that evolved without any spaces between words, without punctuation and utilized only...

Marriage in Ancient Greece was a vital union, not only for individuals but also for societal structure and cultural continuity. The wedding ceremony...

Among the world’s 2,700 languages, Greek stands out for its centuries-long, unique and continuous path. If we also consider the influence it...