LIFE & CULTURE
Greek Language & Culture
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10 English Words You Didn't Know Had Greek Origins
Language is an ever-evolving entity, perpetually shaped by diverse influences and borrowing from the rich… -
What Are The Alkyonides Days?
Greece is reputed to have over 250 days of sunshine with warm temperatures in the… -
Unlocking The Beauty Of The Greek Language
Embarking on a linguistic journey is like stepping into a time machine that transports us… -
History Of The Greek National Anthem
When you think of Greek national pride, the first things that come to mind are… -
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The last remaining unpublished novel of Nikos Kazantzakis, the universally-celebrated author of “Zorba the Greek,”… -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…