LIFE & CULTURE
Greek Language & Culture
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Greek Author Kazantzakis’s Last Novel Published 75 Years Later
The last remaining unpublished novel of Nikos Kazantzakis, the universally-celebrated author of “Zorba the Greek,”… -
English Words You Probably Didn’t Know Came From Ancient Greek
There is a popular perception that words derived from Greek are long, exotic-sounding, and mostly… -
Homer’s Odyssey Named World’s Greatest Tale Ever Told
BBC Culture asked writing experts around the globe to pick stories that have endured across… -
Fascinating Facts About Greece
Everyone knows that Greece is the cradle of Western Civilization, the birthplace of democracy, that… -
Sayings Every Greek Mother Tells Her Children
Greek mothers get kind of “traditional” when it comes to their children, always repeating several… -
The Katakouzenos Museum: An Athenian Cultural Gem
Visiting folk museums that present how houses and other spaces were set up in the… -
How To Express Your Love In Greek
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and Athenian streets are immersed in a lingering… -
Iconic Movies Set In Greece
With its sparkling blue seas, sunny skies, spectacular landscapes, and rich history, Greece, over the… -
Interesting Facts About The Flag Of Greece
Usually referred to as the blue and white ('galanolefki' or 'kyanolefki' in Greek), the national… -
Philoxenia: The Ancient Roots Of Greek Hospitality
The Greek word Philoxenia, literally translated as a “friend to a stranger,” is widely perceived…