Major discoveries from the ancient Greek era have uncovered remarkable insights into Greek civilization, allowing us a glimpse into the lives, beliefs, and innovations of a remarkable group of people.

Ancient Egyptians wrote the letter upside down, creating a symbol that resembled a steer with horns. Learn the surprising ...

Tatsopoulos, visibly upset, threw an icon of the Virgin Mary at Karagiannis after accusing him of seeking publicity. Vardis Vardinoyannis, the prominent Greek shipping magnate and head of the ...

Emerald’s lush green has soothed souls and excited imaginations since antiquity. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” Rome’s Pliny the Elder described emerald in his ...

In addition to designated National holidays, various public holidays are observed in local communities or municipalities. Greek law mandates that every Sunday throughout the year is designated as a ...