Heracles is one of the best-known figures in Greek mythology. But in the ancient sources, the name does not always refer to the same person. Another Heracles also appears there, connected with the mysterious Dactyls of Mount Ida and with a lesser-known tradition concerning the […]
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The houses of the Cyclades: bright white facades against the deep blue Aegean Sea. It is the view promised in every travel brochure and seen on thousands of postcards. The image has become so powerful that many people today believe it represents all of Greece.
The second largest of the Greek holidays falls on August 15 and is often called the Summer Easter. On this day, people celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου in Greek, commemorating her death, resurrection, and ascension, according to Greek Orthodox tradition.
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The list of World Heritage Sites in Greece reflects the country’s long history, rich culture, and varied landscapes. By 2026, a total of 21 sites in Greece have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The latest additions are the Minoan Palace Centres on
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Most people use the Athens Metro to travel between the Acropolis, Monastiraki, and Syntagma. Few realize that the same journey is also a trip through nearly 3,000 years of history. The expansion of Athens’ modern subway system led to the largest archaeological excavation ever carried
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Homer’s Odyssey has once again entered the spotlight, sparking renewed worldwide interest in this famous epic. But between the Cyclopes and the Sirens, there are also lesser-known characters and stories waiting to be discovered. In Part 1 of our series exploring those who dwell in
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Today, many people associate the Greek kitchen with moussaka’s delicious, golden-brown béchamel topping. Beneath that golden layer are layers of eggplant, potatoes, and ground meat. Yet the dish in this familiar form is not as old as you might think. The chef Nikolaos Tselementes was
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The Hellas Herald – part of Greek Expedition In our new series, Hellas Herald, we are delving into travelogues, art, poetry, and contemporary newspaper archives, we are piecing together a mosaic of voices to approach the questions surrounding Greece in the 19th century. We begin
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When speaking of Greek customs and traditions, Anastenaria is one of the most peculiar examples. It is a traditional, ecstatic ritual in northern Greece that takes place on May 21st each year, the day the Orthodox Church celebrates the saints Constantine and Helen. Sustained by
Greek customs and traditions: Anastenaria – firewalking in 2026 Read more »
Greek mythology is most often associated with the gods of Olympus, heroic warriors, and the great stories that survived through antiquity. But behind the best-known myths lies another landscape – one filled with strange beings, local legends, forgotten symbols, and fragments of myths that have
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