Month: February 2021

The Viral Tik Tok Greek Feta Pasta Recipe

This viral Tik Tok recipe has taken the social media world by storm. In Finland, feta even sold out everywhere at stores because of this Feta Pasta recipe. It is very easy to make and delicious. All you need for this recipe is cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper, basil, garlic, 10% cream, pasta, […]

The Strong Spartan Women of Ancient Greece

In education and intellectual cultivation, the Spartan woman was equal to the Spartans. It was a society which honoured both its women and its most glorious warriors. The Spartan man who died heroically in battle had the same status as the Spartan woman who died during childbirth. Their names were written on tombstones outside the […]

Greek Patriot Honoured for Donating €23M Estate to Greek Armed Forces

The Greek President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, honoured Iakovos Tsounis, the Greek shipowner and World War 2 veteran who earlier this month donated his entire 23 million euro estate to the Greek Armed Forces. The equivalent of $27.9M US. Iakovos Tsounis was born in 1924, near Patras, in Western Greece. A descendant of Greek warriors […]

The Ancient Greek History of the Handshake from 5th Century B.C.

The handshake dates back as far as possible. Archaeological relics indicate that in 5th century B.C., handshakes were practiced in Ancient Greece. It was a sign of peace that showed you weren’t carrying a weapon. A funeral relic from the 5th century in Berlin’s Pergamon Museum, the most visited in Germany, depicts two soldiers shaking […]

Greece Makes Tokyo Olympics After Beating Russia in Men’s Water Polo

The National Greek Water Polo Team started the match with an impressive lead of 4-1. The Russians responded immediately and tied at 5-5 before the end of the first half, which had Greece leading 6-5. At the end of the 3rd period Greece was leading by 2 goals (11-9). In the 4th period Angelos Vlachopoulos, […]

Greek School will be First in the World to Send Stuff to the Moon

Amazing news for Greece! A Greek school in Athens will be the first in the world to send materials to the moon, including messages, photos and personal testimonies, via the SpaceX company’s upcoming space flight. The Moraitis School has recently announced the introduction of a new space exploration educational programme, having secured an exclusive partnership […]

The Most Beautiful Snowy Acropolis Photos and Videos

As most of America has seen snow these last few days from Texas to New York and all the way up to Toronto, Canada it was Athens rare turn to wear white. Greece rarely gets snow and has seen snow in the Northern parts weeks ago, from Kozani to Florina. So today, the amazing Acropolis […]

Greece’s Spring “Marti” Red and White Bracelet Tradition

The Greeks have many customs dating back to the days of Ancient Greece. One of the many is the “Marti” bracelet or “Martaki”. This Ancient Greek custom marks the beginning of Spring. The “Marti” (March in English), is a custom that is also known in other Balkan countries like Bulgaria. The Bulgarians call it a […]