The Antikythera mechanism is one of the most remarkable objects ever recovered from the sea. It was discovered in 1901 by sponge divers off the island of Antikythera, among the remains of an ancient cargo ship filled with bronze statues, glassware, and ceramics. What first […]
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Welcome back aboard on the Greek Expedition! ❄️ Frost on the railing, lanterns swaying in the cold November breeze – the Greek Expedition lies in dock for the winter. The crew is busy mending the hull and setting new sails for the journeys ahead. Winter
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Test your knowledge with our new quiz about Greece It’s time for a new quiz about Greece – the third in our series. The previous ones have been much appreciated, and now we’re back with a fresh round of ten brand-new questions. This quiz offers
The hidden rivers of Athens were once an essential part of the Attic landscape. Just over a hundred years ago, this mountain-ringed basin was crossed by hundreds of waterways: larger and smaller rivers, creeks, and brooks. Today, most of them are invisible – diverted into
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In this second part of our journey through lesser known attractions in Athens, we move from Peisistratos’ ancient aqueduct near the National Garden, past King Otto’s 19th-century stone arch bridge and the worn relief of the god Pan – both tucked beside the wild and
The winds have taken the Greek Expedition a long way – but the journey is far from over. New horizons lie ahead – but reaching them takes resources to follow courses on maps not yet drawn. At this very moment on our voyage, in the
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Greek Expedition has been featured in Greek media by the well-known Parapolitika group as a project and cultural initiative that explores a different side of Greece, through its language, history, music, people, and diverse natural landscapes. The article describes the platform as both groundbreaking and
Greek Expedition hailed in Greek media as a unique project and a digital “diamond” Read more »
Heraion, an ancient sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, lies on the northern shore of the Gulf of Corinth, at the very tip of the Perachora Peninsula just outside Loutraki. Nestled among pine trees, rocks, and sea, the sanctuary has long been more than just
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The sites of World Heritage in Greece attract global admiration, with a total of 18 sites having received the prestigious award until 2023. These include well-known tourist destinations such as the Acropolis in Athens, Olympia, Delphi or the historic center of Rhodes. But there are
World Heritage in Greece 2025, complete UNESCO list [updated] Read more »
In the heart of the city’s hustle, where concrete rules the landscape, Podoniftis winds its way — one of the last visible waterways of Athens. Despite its proximity to the city center, it remains surprisingly unknown to many. A living oasis of biodiversity Podoniftis is
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