The 2016 Olympic Games to be held from August 5 to August 21, 2016 at the vibrant coastal city of Rio are expected to attract all of our attention this summer. A record number of… Athens 1896: The first Olympic Games
The Olympic flame is alight! This important symbol of the Olympic Games represents peace, unity and friendship. Its origins date back to ancient Greece, when a fire was considered to be a divine element. Throughout… Olympic Flame Lighting
In light of the upcoming summer Olympic Games in Rio, the celebrations have already started. The 2016 Olympic Torch Relay will bring the flame from Athens to Rio along with the Olympic message of peace,… Athens to Rio: Olympic Torch Relay 2016
The Monastery of Preveli is ages as fas as back to the 17th century reaching its peak during the 18th and 19th century. The foundation is consited of two separate areas the Monastery of Saint John the… The Monastery of Preveli in Crete
The Battle for Crete was one of the most dramatic battles of the Second World War. Over 12 days in May 1941 a mixed force of New Zealanders, British, Australian and Greek troops desperately tried… The battle for Crete and the alliance with Australia and New Zealand
This year the Alliance between Greece, Australia and New Zealand at the Battle of Crete during WWII marks 75 years. Like every year, various celebrations are going to take place to commemorate for this event.… Marking 75 years of Greece, Australia and New Zealand Alliance during WWII
Just outside Rethymno city in Crete you will find a great WWII memorial park, commemorating the Battle of Crete, during which Cretans were fighting side by side with Australians in 1941. The memorial is made… The Hellenic-Australian Memorial Park in Crete