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The first great civilization in Greece was the Minoan culture on the island of Crete around 2000 B.C. Wall paintings found at the ruins of the palace Knossos show people doing backflips over

Greek is the oldest written language still in existence. It has influenced many other languages with thousands of words!

Actress Kakia Igerinou recently wrote about the sad news of the death of Mikis Theodorakis Greece is in mourning, as internationally acclaimed Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis has passed away at the age of The tragic news of the death of Mikis Theodorakis broke a few minutes ago. The huge, perhaps the most important Greek composer of all time passed into immortality at the age of 96. Actress Kakia Igerinou recently wrote about the sad

Southwest of Ermioni, close to modern Porto Heli, the ancient city of Alieis was founded at the end of the 7th century BC. It flourished between the 6th and 4th centuries BC. Following the destruction of Tiryns

Although Hippocrates probably didn't write the famous oath that bears his name, it serves as foundation for the oath medical school graduates take at the start of their careers. Synopsis Greek physician Hippocrates lived during the age of Pericles. Though considered the paragon of modern

For the ancient Greeks, the Olympic games existed since mythical times, but no definitive time of their inauguration can be identified with any certainty. The first Olympiad was held in 776 BCE, and this is the year that provides the first accurate chronology of Greek history. That's because

Kiki Dimoula’s mature poetry added an altogether new dimension to Modern Greek poetry. Having experienced the drama of the existential dissolution of post-war humanity and at the same time the dead ends in a world that has lost the gift of faith, her poetry mapped a world that’s both

Bouboulina (1771-1825): An illustrious name that arouses feelings of patriotism, sacrifice and bravery in the heart of every Greek. She is the celebrated heroine of the sea, one of the most famous figures in Greek history. She was

Civilization is the total sum of the material and cultural achievements of a group of people. Culture and art are two concepts closely interwoven, as art is the characteristic expression of the culture of a given period. Arts such as architecture, sculpture, pottery, weaving, music, jewelry making and painting have a long-term tradition in Greece, where civilisations had already developed in Prehistoric Years. Little is known to date to the Paleolithic Era in Greece, but quite a lot is known about the Neolithic Period that followed (approx. 7th – 4th Millennium B.C.) and its civilisation, which is traced mainly in areas that included

Born Odysseus Alepoudelis on November 2nd, 1911, in Heraklion on the island of Crete, with origins in Mytilene, Odysseus Elytis is his literary alias. Some of his famous poems are Worthy it Is, Sun the First, Orientations and many more. He’s acknowledged as

Awarded artist, an active politician, in love with her country, a fascinating personality which created history both in our country and abroad. Melina Mercouri, who with her struggles and love for the nation and the culture of Greece, made the people worship her and managed even after twenty-four years to maintain a unique

The Parthenon Marbles also known as the Elgin Marbles are a collection of Classical Greek marble sculptures made under the supervision of the architect and sculptor Phidias and his assistants. They were originally part of the temple of the Parthenon and other

George Seferis is one of the most important Greek poets. Seferis received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1963. His real name was Georgios Seferiades. He was born on 13 March 1900 in Smyrna, Asia Minor. He attended school in Smyrna and finished his studies at the Gymnasium in Athens. In 1918, his family moved to Paris where Seferis studied

Maria Callas was the most significant leading figure of international opera. Her emblematic voice and leading light is still a point of reference for artists and lovers of opera today. Her excellent melodramatic talent, her melodic quality and remarkable

Archeologist Viktor Sarianidi, the “poet of archeology”, gained international recognition for his excavation work in Afghanistan, where he discovered the ancient necropolis and its treasure, Tilly Tepe, and Turkmenistan. A legend in world archeology, the Greek

Aristotle founded his own philosophical school and the library which was so well organized that later it became a model for the founding of the library of Alexandria. Did you know that he

As an aperitif Sun-dried sweet wines originated from every part of Greece. Taste the worldwide famous Santorinian Vinsanto , made by blending together the varieties of Assyrtiko and Aidani.The famous Vinsanto, a luscious sweet wine , is made from sun-dried grapes and aged by law for at least three years.  A good Vinsanto, however, can easily age for more than 100 years. Vinsanto wines (the name means “wine from Santorini” and not “holy wine,” as in the case of the similarly named vinosanto from Italy) have a caramel- and toffee-like aspect, with a dried- fruit dimension that makes them great partners to all sorts of sweets,

On July 29, 1982 Melina Mercouri, Minister of Culture and Sciences of Greece, addressed the World Conference on Cultural Policies, organised by UNESCO in Mexico, telling the world the Parthenon Marbles must be returned home to Greece. Today, July 29, 2017, the Parthenon Marbles still

One of the greatest intellectual figures, Aristotle was an Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist. Along with Plato – another outstanding philosopher – Aristotle is referred to as the “Father of Western Philosophy.” After Plato’s death, Aristotle left Athens and

Tutored in his youth by Plato’s great student Aristotle, Alexander spread the ideals of Greek civilization. He transmitted philosophy, culture, language, and art to every region he encountered. He ​said​ that he owes his way