LIVING IN ATHENS
Language & Culture
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A Short Guide To The Athens Marathon
In 490 BC the Persians are defeated at the Battle of Marathon, despite outnumbering the… -
How The City Of Athens Was Named
Athens is the capital and the largest city in Greece. It is one of the… -
Useful Greek Words That You Really Need To Know
When Shakespeare wrote, 'It all sounds Greek to me' in his play Julius Caesar, he… -
The Good Old Periptero - A Greek's Convenience Store
The Periptero is as much a part of Greek lifestyle as a Taverna or Kafeneion,… -
English Sayings and Idioms With Greek Origins
Did you know that about 150.000 English words derive from ancient Greek? It shouldn't surprise… -
Greek Backgammon And How It's Played
The game of Tavli is one of the most common and popular forms of leisurely… -
A Brief History Of Coins
Ancient coins are among the most well-preserved archeological findings and allow useful insight into antiquity;… -
5 Great Heroes Of Greek Mythology
Greek mythology is full of epic sagas, brave deeds, and a long list of super… -
The 4 'Greekest Places' In North America
Throughout the centuries of Greece's turbulent history, Greek people have gone through economic hardships many… -
One Of The Most Recognizable Greek Songs Of All Time
Everyone knows that we Greeks love music; in joy and in sadness, we sing! And…
