Plato is definitely one of the best known personalities of the ancient Greek world. His thoughts and ideas have become a worldwide treasure and have inspired millions of people over the centuries. With that in… Digital Museum Plato Academy
Viticulture has been correlated with Greece since the beginning of time. In Greek Mythology, God Dionysus represents the God of Wine, Dancing and Music. People would indulge in endless hours of having fun, eating together… Wine Tourism in Greece
One of the most memorable and fascinating experiences to be had during a visit to Mykonos is not actually on Mykonos, but a thirty-minute boat ride away…On the sacred island of Delos. If you are… The Sacred Island of Delos
By the 8th and 7th centuries BC, when the written works of Hesiod and the Homeric bards began to appear, wine had thoroughly permeated Greek culture and become a ubiquitous feature – a dietary staple,… Homer and Wine
Some of the most essential pleasures or comforts in life can be traced so far back in human history that they seem to disappear in the mists of time. The cultivation and consumption of grapes… Wine: An Age-Old Story
“A bush of long-leafed olive was growing within the court, strong and vigorous, and girth it was like a pillar. Round about this I built my chamber” (Homer, Odyssey) Uniquely precious, a gift from the… The Age-Old Symbol of the Olive
The History of Mastic The mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), also called “skinos”, grows all over the Mediterranean. However, the tree Pistacia Lentiscus Var. Chia is a special variety that grows only in the Southern part… The Chios Mastiha
Chios is the fifth largest of the Greek islands situated in the North Aegean region. It is at the crossroads of West and East. From the magnificent mountains of the North to the protected valleys… The Age-old History of Chios Island
Jackie Kennedy and Greece are strongly bound with each other. The elegant, ethereal former First Lady Jackie was eternally impressed by the glory and history of Greece. Even though she had not visited the country… Jackie Kennedy and Greece: An Eternal Love Affair
Who would have thought in the 1960s that Leonard Cohen and Hydra would both become so famous? He was a young writer and poet, in search of his own identity. Hydra was a bohemian paradise,… Leonard Cohen and Hydra: A Never-Ending Love Story
Rich and impressive was the 2016 archaeological finds on Kythnos island at location “Vryokastro” where the ancient capital of the island is located. As informed by, the excavation team, headed by Professor Alexander Mazarakis Ainian,… Asklepion has been identified in the ancient city of Kythnos
The island of Myconos is internationally renowned as a summertime playground for the rich and famous. However, its history is vastly underrated and goes largely unnoticed by most of today’s visitors, which is a shame,… Magnificent ancient jewelry to go on display at Myconos museum
The National Archeological Museum is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2016. As this is one of Athens’ most important museums, the celebrations for this pivotal anniversary have taken many forms. The special photography exhibition “People… People among the ruins of Athens
Did you know that you can learn about the ancient Egyptian civilization in the heart of Athens? Many visitors of the National Archeological Museum of Athens are surprised as they enter the halls of the… Egyptian history…in Athens!
Olympia is the cradle of the Olympic Games. Located on the Elis peninsula on the Western Peloponnese, In the antiquity, Olympia was a religious center with a famous sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. Today not much… Olympia from above
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
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