Although that date was later designated as the day of revolt and the beginning of the War of Independence, revolutionary acts took place in several areas across the Peloponnese as early as March 17th ...

From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own distinct ...

Prologue An Orphic hymn says that Kypris, Aphrodite of Cyprus, was the “scheming mother of necessity.” She controlled and ...

Explore the inspiring story of Greece’s 1821 War of Independence, highlighting heroes like Ypsilantis and Byron ...

Her book covers bathing cultures from ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, to modern Korea and the Ottoman Empire.

The Filiki Eteria, or the Society of Friends was founded on September 14, 1814, and played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence.

The Turkish president has expanded the country’s military and diplomatic footprint from Africa to the Middle East in a way ...

With Russia primarily focused on Europe, Turkey is poised to fill this void with relative ease, as they have already been ...

The Ottomans are one of the most interesting, yet misunderstood, dynasties in history. How did the Empire come about? Did ...

Professor Alice Roberts believes the 30-plus classical Greek monuments, which have been on display in the British Museum in ...

Costa Navarino is a paradise for sports enthusiasts, with a unique focus on active living. Home to an NBA Basketball School, 18 tennis courts, and an impressive four of Greece’s ten golf courses, the ...

A common suggestion among Israeli hawks is to retaliate against Turkey by supporting the PKK or YPG—just as Turkey supports ...