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The Many Gazes of Little Miss Grumpy

Illustrator Maria Pagkalou draws enchanting portraits of writers, painters and poets that reflect a lifelong love of the arts.

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Athens Through the Lens of Global Cinema

When Herodou Attikou, a crossroads in Exarchia, and Monastiraki became the backdrop for international film history.

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In Search of Odysseus

Archaeologists at the site of Aghios Athanasios – the “School of Homer” in northern Ithaki have unearthed new evidence of a hero cult dedicated to the fabled king.

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Garum: The Fermented Fish Sauce the Ancient Greeks Couldn’t Live Without

Whether drizzled on lentils, stirred into stew, or dabbed onto a wound, garum – a fermented fish sauce – was the “umami” of Greek antiquity.

The Dokos Shipwreck: Excavating the World’s Oldest Underwater Wreck

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

The Dokos Shipwreck: Excavating the World’s Oldest Underwater Wreck

How the cargo of a prehistoric shipwreck beneath the Argosaronic Gulf revealed…

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4 Must-Visit Music Festivals in Nature

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By Lina Kapetaniou

4 Must-Visit Music Festivals in Nature

Each summer, a growing number of festivals take place in Greece’s mountainous…

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The Secret Life of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

The Secret Life of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus

A monument of memory and music, this is the story of Athens’…

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Sacred Summits: Greece’s Ancient Mountain Sanctuaries

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Sacred Summits: Greece’s Ancient Mountain Sanctuaries

From Crete to Olympus, hike the ancient peaks of Greece where myth…

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Restoring Sacred Power to the Parthenon

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By Dimitris Athinakis

Restoring Sacred Power to the Parthenon

A 3D reconstruction by Oxford researcher Juan de Lara recaptures the divine…

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Were There Any Greek Popes?

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Were There Any Greek Popes?

As the newly elected Pope Leo XIV steps out onto the Vatican…

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Ancient Pollution: How Greece’s Past Speaks to Our Environmental Future

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Ancient Pollution: How Greece’s Past Speaks to Our Environmental Future

Think environmental pollution is a modern issue? Think again. Ancient Greek mining…

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In the Footsteps of St. Paul: A Pilgrimage Through Greece

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

In the Footsteps of St. Paul: A Pilgrimage Through Greece

Trace St. Paul the Apostle’s journey across the timeless landscapes of Greece,…

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heatwaves and the tourism miracle of athens

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Unprecedented heatwaves and record tourist numbers in Athens are challenging daily life and straining city resources.

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7 greek islands for the ultimate autumn escape

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Escape to Greece this fall and discover serene islands with fewer tourists, beautiful weather, and authentic…

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Only a few hours’ drive from Athens, the most diverse region of Greece offers countless opportunities…

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Beaches, historical sites, and local cuisine: discover the best of the Cycladic island of Sifnos in…

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Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, demonstrates how tourism can complement cultural heritage and primary…

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Who were the fierce Amazon warriors of Greek mythology, and why did they captivate the Greek…

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In Olympos, a remote village on the island of Karpathos where tradition reigns, Kalliopi plants, harvests…

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