Ancient Greece is full of intriguing phrases and idioms that carry deep historical and cultural significance. One such phrase is “I am sending an owl into Athens”, a saying cherished by historians, classicists, and enthusiasts of Greek history for centuries. But what does it really mean, and why did the owl, a seemingly simple bird, become a symbol so potent...
ΔΙΑΒΑΣΤΕ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑHistory is full of strange tales—but few are as feathered and foul-mouthed as the story of the Byzantine parrots trained to swear at Empress Euphrosyne. Yes, you read that right. Parrots. Somewhere in the shadowy corridors of Byzantine lore, there exists a story—half-whispered, half-laughed—that clever citizens of Constantinople once taught these corolful birds to curse their own Empress. But how much...
ΔΙΑΒΑΣΤΕ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑPlanning a trip to Athens, Greece? Whether you're heading to the Acropolis, strolling through Plaka, or catching the tram to the beach, you’ll need to get around the city efficiently. The good news is, as of 2025, you can easily pay for public transport in Athens using your credit or debit card – no need for paper tickets or confusing...
ΔΙΑΒΑΣΤΕ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ“Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we fast.” That’s the spirit of Apokries, Greece’s Carnival season—an explosion of costumes, music, and feasting before the 40-day Lent fast. But this isn’t just a party; it’s a cultural phenomenon rooted in ancient Dionysian festivals. For three weeks leading up to Clean Monday, Apokries transform Greece. Streets overflow with masked revelers. Parades...
ΔΙΑΒΑΣΤΕ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑLet's travel back in time to Athens in 420 B.C. Imagine what a typical Athenian might have eaten for breakfast. We know about daily life back then from digging up old stuff, reading old writings, and making some educated guesses. Those old writings often focused on the rich folks, so we don't have the full picture. Breakfast, or really the...
ΔΙΑΒΑΣΤΕ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑThe sun in Greece is one of the main attractions for any visitor but especially those who live in more dark and more gloomy countries. But regardless the fact that the sun in Greece is providing people with alot of vitamin D and a hell of a good mood, it is very dangerous if you do not respect its power....
ΔΙΑΒΑΣΤΕ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑMay 29, 1453. A small video tribute in youtube.
ΔΙΑΒΑΣΤΕ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑHelen of Troy, a.k.a. Fair or Beautiful Helen, is one of the most recongizable figures in global literature. But even though all texts agree that Helen is a woman of unsurpassed beauty, which was the reason for the most bloody war in ancient Greek mythology, nobody can describe her accurately. A few features about her physical form are given by...
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