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The Nation20h
What Was the Polis?
For the Greeks, the idea was a fluid one—a literal place and a civic ideal that allowed for democracy to flourish.
Greek Reporter21h
The Greek Language Is the Light of History and Civilization
UNESCO studied the history of the Greek language and recognized its universal importance, highlighting its millennia of ...
Ancient pollen reveals stories about Earth’s history, from the asteroid strike that killed the dinosaurs to the Mayan collapse
Palynologists who study tiny pollen fossils share 4 stories found in grains that fell hundreds to millions of years ago.
Greek Reporter4d
Pergamon: The Glorious Greek City and the Smart Alliance with Rome
The ancient Greek city of Pergamon in Anatolia flourished and enjoyed a long period of glory forging a successful alliance ...
Artnet News5d
The Megalithic ‘Dragon Houses’ on a Greek Island That No One Can Explain
Researchers speculate the ancient Greek Dragon Houses may have been used as temples, astronomical observatories, or storage ...
Greek City Times21d
Greek Authorities Uncover Espionage Case in Alexandroupoli
A 59-year-old man of Georgian descent was arrested in Alexandroupoli on April 29, 2025, for photographing and filming military installations, allegedly for a foreign entity, Greek authorities ...
WFSU21d
Word of the Week: Crimea's tumultuous history shrouds the origin of its very name
"It is this sort of semi-mythical realm where the world of the nomads meets the world of the sedentary ancient Greek civilizations," explains Brian Glyn Williams, a professor of Islamic history at ...
KNPR21d
Word of the Week: Crimea's tumultuous history shrouds the origin of its very name
"It is this sort of semi-mythical realm where the world of the nomads meets the world of the sedentary ancient Greek civilizations," explains Brian Glyn Williams, a professor of Islamic history at ...
Greek City Times22d
Greece’s Culinary Delight -25 Must-Try Iconic Dishes
TasteAtlas has crowned Greece as the world’s top culinary destination. Its vibrant cuisine is celebrated through a curated list of 25 iconic dishes. Dining in Greece is a sensory journey, blending ...
WTEN23d
Capital Region’s biggest Greek festival to return in May
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Capital Region’s largest Greek festival is returning in May. Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany will host its three-day celebration from May 16 to May 18.
boston25news24d
Hundreds gathered to celebrate Boston’s 29th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade
BOSTON — Nearly 100 registered Hellenic groups marched in Boston’s 29th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade. Going down Boylston Street, the celebration commemorated Greece’s independence from ...