Lecture on the World of Byzantine Princess Anna Comnena with Armenian Roots
“It is the mark of a bad general when all is peaceful, to incite his neighbors to war intentionally-for peace is the objective of...
Puglia, Italy: from Magna Graecia to St. Peter
There are multiple reasons to explore the ancient Puglia region on the heel of Italy’s boot from Renaissance palaces, extraordinary seafood, mystery churches to...
Kalymnos Island’s Xenia
“They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” What food did they have? A little boy had brought his...
Eat with your eyes: four stellar Corfu restaurants
Ηaving choices in eating has probably been a human impulse since the dawn of time. One can almost hear the cave dweller saying, “No,...
Vesuvius rich artworks come to life at the Getty Villa
By Vasilis Papoutsis, Contributing Editor
The Villa dei Papiri was a luxurious seaside estate that was the perfect escape for wealthy Romans who wanted to...
Naturally Thessaloniki is a foodie city
Thessaloniki: breads, dried fruits, pomegranate syrup, cumin, sesame seeds, artichokes, wine, a cornucopia of smoked and cured meats and fish along with enough food...
Greek Olive Oil Company Reps Discuss Olive Japan Awards
By Lisa Radinovsky
Competing with 701 samples from 24 countries at Olive Japan, Greek olive oils won 3 Gold Medals and 28 Silvers. Some of...
The Benaki Museum expands its artistic horizons and legacy
By Vasilis Papoutsis, Contributing Editor
The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture is housed in one of the most beautiful neoclassical-style buildings in Athens, near the...
At home with Alexander: Edessa and Pella
What forces make a legendary region a tourist attraction? Conflict and nature are two factors. Pella was Alexander the Great’s new showpiece capital and...
Four Wineries of Macedonia and Eastern Macedonia/Thrace
F - εὖ is a descriptor for all that’s good and creative in a person’s life – one that Dionysus, god of wine, sitting...
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Ursulines and marble: educating Tinos Island
Angela de Merici, founder of the Ursulines, believed that educated young women could make great contributions to society. The year was 1535.
In an age...
Bottle of Olive Oil from Ancient Greek Trees Sells for €510
By Lisa Radinovsky
The amazing price of 510 euros for a half liter of Greek olive oil captured plenty of attention, but the full story...
Cadiz: Beyond the Pillars of Hercules
Cadiz is so old, its founding has its own mythology
When Hercules had to perform twelve labors one of them took him to the westward...
Grecotel Hotels & Resorts’ GM V. Minadakis talks to HNA
By Vasilis Papoutsis, Contributing Editor
Grecotel Hotels and Resorts was a dream that started to take shape 45 years ago when visionary businessman Nikos Daskalantonakis drawing...