LIVING IN ATHENS
Language & Culture
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What Is Greek Rebetiko?
Inscribed in 2017 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Greek… -
How The Greek Islands Got Their Names
The Greek islands are famed throughout the world for their incredible beauty and relaxed lifestyle,… -
The European City That Loves Strangers
Unique in its antiquity, Athens boasts thousands of years worth of democracy, plays and philosophy,… -
Thesmophoria - An Ancient Greek Thanksgiving Celebration
Thanksgiving day is celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Traditionally it has been… -
Mani Peninsula - Where The People Descended From Spartans
Long isolated from the rest of Greece, the Mani peninsula is home to a clannish… -
From Ancient Greece - How The Oligarchy Wins
Doing research on how economic inequality threatens democracy and if America was really at risk… -
How The Aegean Sea Of Greece Got its Name
From an ancient Greek myth is the story of how the Aegean Sea received its… -
The Mystery Behind Greece's Ancient Temples
“Ancient Greeks were wise. They knew where to build their sacred venues,” says the grandfather… -
Where Athens' Neighborhoods Got Their Names From
Even today, a lot of Athenians don’t know how the squares and neighborhoods of Athens… -
Behind The Scenes Of Greece's Disappearing Whistle Language
A way of communicating that only 6 people know how to understand, BBC Travel goes…
