History of the Spartans
Sparta is the capital of the Laconia region of the Peloponnese and lies in the Eurotas River valley under the Eastern foothills of Mount Taygetos and was one of the most prominent...
Category: Greece: ancient and modern
Graffiti – Amazing Street Artists of Athens – Greece
Graffiti, the art of communication, has always existed in Greece; the word itself is Greek, meaning; “To write” Art has been a form of expression for thousands of years, older even than language;...
Apokreas – Greek Carnival
I first arrived in Greece, at the beginning of February 1977, the winter season, no tourists and not much happening. I spent about ten days here before making a quick trip back...
Heat and Dust – Sirocco Winds Cover Greece in a Blanket of Sand
What I saw, when I drew back the curtains at eight o clock this morning caused me to utter the Greek expression “Och”. It’s more of a sound rather than an actual word,...
50 Vintage Travel Posters of Greece – 1920s to the 1960s
Beautiful blue sparkling seas, endless sandy beaches, sunny days, magnificent archaeological sites and, of course, the lovable, hospitable Greeks , is what attracts thousands of tourists to Greece each year. Through the...
Kalanda – Greek Carol Singing
The history of Carol Singing Singing Christmas carols is said to have its origins in ancient Greece. Commencing on the first day of the twelve days of Dionysus, the origins of today’s...
Kallikantzaroi – Greek Christmas Goblins
Many of the same customs and traditions as well as folklore are practiced and believed all over the World no matter where they originated. Through the years the stories have been tweaked...
Living on Greek Time
τι ωρα ειναι? (Ti ora einai) – what time is it in Greek, not to be confused with Greek Word kairos – the ancient concept of time and opportunity Greeks seem to have no...
Photos of Athens Greece – Then and Now – Back in Time
Everybody just loves poring over old photographs, well, I know I do and even more so when I actually know the places depicted in the pictures. After spending time this afternoon, looking at...
Wise Words From 6 Top Ancient Greek Philosophers
Each time we turn on our computers we’re bombarded with quotes, images and “inspirational cards”. We have “Life coaches” telling us to be” Mindful” and to have a “Mindset”. “Mindfulness” seems to be...
