Greek mythology, originating in late Bronze Age oral traditions, became foundational classical literature, embedding profound truths about life, gods and human nature. These timeless narratives ...

Helen Iatrou is a travel journalist and guidebook author from Australia who has lived in Greece for almost three decades. Based in Athens, she covers yachting, sailing, hotels, lifestyle, culture, ...

Despite being devised many thousands of years ago, Greek mythology has remained an enduring part of popular culture to this day. Myth, deriving from the Ancient Greek word mȳthos, means an ancient, ...

Greece was not a unified nation until 337 BC under Philip of Macedonia, and this unity disintegrated after the death of his son, Alexander the Great. Alexander’s expansive conquests left Greece ...

Suzanne Collins says Greek mythology, particularly the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, inspired The Hunger Games, alongside reality television and war coverage. Maria Menounos shares an emotional ...

To the Ancient Greeks, theater was a form of entertainment taken very seriously. People would come from all across the Greek world to attend the popular theaters held in open air amphitheaters. In ...

Greek Orthodox worship looks remarkably consistent across the world, shaped by centuries of historic liturgy and tradition. For many Evangelical Christians, attending a Greek Orthodox service can be ...

Boxers wrapped straps (himantes) around their hands to strengthen their wrists and steady their fingers. Initially, these straps were soft but, as time progressed, boxers started using hard leather ...

National holidays, also known as mandatory holidays are celebrated nationwide. In addition to designated national holidays, various public holidays are observed in local communities or municipalities.

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A group of horses raced away from an advancing wildfire near Kandili, northwest of Athens, on Monday as flames spread across a nearby field. Video from the area showed the animals running through open ...