The new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center opens up a new era of the arts in Athens. It is also where the discovery of an ancient mass grave unravels another piece of fascinating history from ancient times.
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Attention Beer Connoisseurs: Beers from Greece
Greece may be known for its wine and spirits, but did you know there are excellent microbreweries producing excellent Greek beers? These Greek beers are worth a taste when you visit Greece.
The Evil Eye in Greece
When visiting Greece and browsing the wall hangings in shops or noticing necklaces and bracelets, you may take notice of a big blue eye design staring back at you. It’s called the evil eye and its used in décor, as jewelry and in art. Here’s why it’s everywhere…
Messinia Uncovered and Untouched: An Ancient Warrior King Grave
We can only imagine how much of Greece’s ancient and glorious past is still buried in its soil, waiting to be unearthed as was proven in Messinia where the grave of wealthy warrior – untouched even after thousands of years– was found.
Ten Greek White Beaches
Greek white beaches, either full of bright pebbles or thick with soft sand, are some of the most beautiful getaways you can experience.
FLY ME TO THE MOON – NEWSLETTER VOLUME 9
Greek Pita: A Savory History
Order a Greek pita, and you are ordering one of the staple foods loved by Greeks. The Greek pita is a savory pie, baked with delicious ingredients layered inside from vegetables, cheeses to a variety of meat and flavored with Greek herbs and spices.
Hidden Island: Spotlight on Ios
In today’s Hidden Islands series, we are shining the spotlight on Ios. This special place is known as the “flower of the Aegean Sea,” a rare gem of the Cycladic islands — situated halfway between Naxos and Santorini.
Contemporary Byzantine Painting: Art by Fikos
Not yet 30 years old, one Greek artist is a rising name in the art world, a pure talent in contemporary Byzantine art. In this Art Tales post, we take a deeper look into what inspires him.