Many important ancient Greek women—poets, philosophers, and leaders— defied norms and shaped history for generations.

An exploration of Lord Byron’s role and the Exodus of Messolonghi in the founding of the modern Greek state. The renowned ...

The Jesus Fish is one of the most recognizable Christian symbols today, often seen on car bumpers, jewelry, and church logos. While many believe it originated as a secret symbol during Roman ...

Hedonistic carnival traditions across the Greek heartland and islands trace ... Distomo is known to Greeks as a symbol of wartime hardship. In June 1944, occupying Nazi forces slaughtered 230 ...

The ruling socialist party of Chancellor Olaf Scholz came in third with just 16%, its worst showing since the end of World War II ... 2.9. The cradle is as much a symbol of jihad as the sword.

Sophia Vembo, known as the “Singer of Victory,” is a legendary figure in Greek music and history, particularly during World War II. Born in 1910 in Gallipoli, Eastern Thrace, Vembo..

Theodoros Angelopoulos was one of the most important directors in world cinema history. He was one of the most important ...

Today, they stand as living symbols of Greek bravery and resilience ... marking Greece’s defiance against Axis powers in World War II. During that visit, they were warmly welcomed by local schools and ...

The Sicilian Agathocles, a man not only of obscure but lowly and abject origins, became king of Syracuse. The son of a potter ...