The Origins of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
We all probably know what Armistice Day is all about (The end of WWI. 11.11. 1918), the significance of the poppy and what The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier represents (To...
Greeker Than The Greeks
Archangels and Fallen Angels
In Heaven as on Earth things didn’t inevitably run smoothly. There’s invariably that one entity who considers himself superior to others, so it was with Lucifer. Lucifer was originally created by God as...
Palikari – Greek Military Youth Who Fought Against the Ottomans
Here’s another Greek word, said to be “untranslatable”, however, the more I look into so-called “untranslatable” Greek words, I’m not sure there is such a thing. Once you grasp the meaning, get...
Oxi Day – 28th October 1940 – Greece Says No
“Oxi” Day, “No” Day, 28th October, is the day when Greece and Greeks everywhere remember the courage of the Greeks who had the strength and determination to say “OXI”- no, to the...
Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki Greece
Saint Demetrius, patron Saint of Thessaloniki, was a Christian martyr born into an aristocratic family of the Roman province of Macedonia in 270 AD. He is one of the most popular saints of...
The Siren – Female Creatures of Greek Mythology
Sirens were half bird, half woman, legendary female creatures of Greek mythology (not to be confused with mermaids). These beautiful yet dangerous creatures, with their sweet siren song, impossible to resist once...
Good Demons Vs Bad Demons in Ancient Greece
What is a demon, or, in Greek, a ‘daimon’? You are probably thinking; a malevolent being, something rather devilish, something negative. Am I right? Sorry folks but you’re wrong! You can be...
Recipe For Fasolada – Traditional Greek Bean Soup
Fasolada, Greek bean soup, a very nourishing dish, lots of protein, fibre and iron, just the thing for an autumn day. As soon as the first hint of autumn hits, Greeks everywhere, start...
10 Ancient Greek Aphrodisiacs – The Food of Love
The word aphrodisiac has its roots in Ancient Greek and derives from the name of the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, who, according to Greek mythology, was born from the sea,...
12 Aromatic Herbs of Ancient Greece – Their Myths and Uses
The Greek climate is ideal for growing herbs, which are to be found in abundance, flourishing on mountain sides and green meadows where they grow naturally. When walking through the beautiful countryside of...
