Tollund Man: Revealing the Last Meal of an Iron Age Mummy
The Tollund Man, an unfortunate victim of human sacrifice in Iron Age Denmark, is a "bog body," one of a group of remarkably-well preserved ancient mummies. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleTop Ten Greek Wines That You Need to Try
Greece is one of the oldest wine regions in the world and one of the first wine-producing areas in Europe. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleThe Philistines were Likely of Greek Origin, According to DNA
Philistines were very likely of Greek origin, as a new DNA study traces the origins of the ancient villains in the Eastern Mediterranean Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleNikos Kazantzakis: The Greatest Greek Writer of the 20th Century
Nikos Kazantzakis is for many the best Greek writer of the 20th century and his books have been translated more than any of his contemporaries. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleJuly 31, 1801: The Day Elgin Took the First Parthenon Sculptures
It was July 31, 1801 when the 7th Earl of Elgin took down the first-ever Parthenon sculptures in Athens to take to Britain. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleSatoshi Nakamoto, Creator of Bitcoin: Who is Behind the Pseudonym?
"Satoshi Nakamoto" is universally credited as the founder of the now ubiquitous cryptocurrency Bitcoin, but who is Nakomoto? Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleSix Women Murdered by their Husbands in Seven Months in Greece
In Greece, six women have been murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in just seven months. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleLarge Fire Breaks Out in Achaia, Residents Evacuated
A large wildfire broke out in Achaia, a region of the Peloponnese, Greece on Saturday. Residents of Ziria and Ano Ziria have been evacuated. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleThe Origin of the Name of the Greek Capital of Athens
The story of how Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world, attained its current name is a foundational Greek myth. Unbeknownst to many, the city actually had several names throughout its 3,400...
View ArticleThe Unparalleled Beauty of Tzoumerka Cave
The cave in Tzoumerka, Epirus is one of the most impressive and most visited natural wonders of Greece and an ideal destination all year round. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleAncient Greek Crown of Pure Gold Found in Box Under Man’s Bed
A British pensioner found a 2,300 year old ancient Greek crown packed with crumpled old newspapers in an old cardboard box under his bed. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleHades: The New Greek Mythology Game Taking Over Consoles Worldwide
Hades is a roguelike Greek mythology videogame developed and published by Supergiant games. The game was initially released for MacOS, Microsoft Windows, and Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2020, and...
View ArticleMeet the Greeks of Medellin, Colombia
The small Greek community of Medellin, Colombia–comprised mainly of entrepreneurs and professionals–is booming. Colombia’s second-largest city, called the “City of Eternal Spring” for its temperate...
View ArticleThe Fascinating Life of Irene Papas, Prolific Greek Actress
Irene Papas is easily one of the most recognizable and talented Greek actresses of all time, with a successful career of more than 50 years. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleWise Women: Six Ancient Female Philosophers You Should Know About
When we think about ancient philosophers we tend to imagine old men as deep thinkers. Women too have helped shape modern thought. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticlePriestesses Among Few Women Who Had Status, Power in Ancient Greece
Life for women in most city states of Ancient Greece, was very difficult but ancient Greek priestesses had powers that gave them high status. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleAntetokounmpo Brothers Return to Greece with NBA Finals Trophy
Greek NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brother Thanasis returned to their native Greece on Sunday. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGreek Weightlifter Iakovidis to Retire, Cites Lack of Financial Support
Greek weightlifter Theodoros Iakovidis announced his retirement on Saturday after failing to qualify for the finals at the Tokyo Olympics. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleMassive Fire Leaves Much of Rhodes Without Power
A massive fire broke out on the Greek island of Rhodes on Sunday. The blaze has left a great portion of the island without power. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleHydra and the World’s Oldest Merchant Marine Academy
Rising from Hydra’s pier, there is a stately mansion housing the world’s oldest continuously operating merchant marine academy. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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