How to Order Coffee Like a Greek
From sketos to varyglyko, discover the language, rituals and traditions behind Greece's most iconic cup of coffee.
Aegean Rebreath: Giving Greece’s Seas a Second Chance
What began as a small citizen initiative has grown into one of…
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Constantine P. Cavafy Finds a Home in Athens
A new statue on Dionysiou Areopagitou brings the Alexandrian poet into the…
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Salamina’s Lace, Reclaimed as a Living Tradition
The recognition of Salamina’s kopaneli lace highlights a living tradition shaped by…
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Ithaca: Homeland, Idea, and Obsession
In Homer’s “Odyssey,” the journey is never just about distance. It is…
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Monsters, Gods, and the Edge of the World
In Homer’s “Odyssey,” the farther Odysseus sails from home, the stranger the…
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10 Unforgettable Spring Hikes
From alpine forests and dramatic gorges to coastal paths steeped in myth,…
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Easter in the Cyclades, Where Each Island Has its Own Traditions
We celebrate Easter across seven Cycladic islands, from Kythnos and Syros to…
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Myth and Reality in The Odyssey: Can We Map the Journey?
Tracing Odysseus across the ancient Mediterranean reveals how myth, early seafaring, and…
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