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Greek gods and heroes were not the typical good guys. In fact, nobody in Greek myth is completely good or completely bad... and that is the beauty of it all. Still, bad guys is an understatement for many of ancient greece 's most popular personas.

Everyone knows summer in Greece: sun, beaches, Greek islands, high temperature, beach bars etc. etc. But did you know that Greece has also great winter destinations to offer? Mountains, ski resorts with slopes for every skier, rivers, idyllic snowy landscapes for your winter break. vacation

The average American can correctly answer 6 of these Greek Mythology questions. Can you do better?  Do you know which Greek gods represented the earth, sun, sea, and sky? How about which ones were the children of Zeus? How much do you know about Greek mythology in numbers? quiz

Did all of this have raised curiosity about the God of the sea? Would you like to have the opportunity to talk to him? Guess what! This is your lucky day! Read a unique Poseidon interview.

The art industry welcomes everyday more and more ambitious artists, that hope to create something new thanks to their talent and passion. Though, there are some people already established in the world of art that their work is point of reference for the younger generations. One of these people is the famous artist  George Zongolopoulos . The Greek sculptor is well-known not only in Greece, but also abroad as one of the most important artists and representatives of the so called “Generation of 1930s”. Let’s get to know a little bit more about this artist, his work and how you can get familiar with his art. sculpture

It is said that in times of economic crisis, there are more opportunities available and more money is made, than any other time in history. It seems that this mantra becomes a reality for Greek entrepreneurial women  greece

The new Museum of the Boeotian Thebes in Greece now constitutes the main cultural hub of the town and a significant tourist attraction, playing an important role in the growth both of Thebes and the whole of Boeotia. Archaeologist and local Antiquities Director Dr. Alexandra Charami explains how treasures from the city of Oedipus and its surrounding area are displayed to highlight more than meets the eye. history

Everyone knows Backgammon , the famous board -but also online- game, that accompanies us on trips, fills our free time and brings us closer. In Greece it is well known as "tavli" and you can find it everywhere, in coffee houses, beaches, in almost every house. Most of the people know how to play backgammon, but do they know where it came from?

Jean Paul Gaultier's love for Greece is well-known. M ore than a decade ago, the French designer launched his "Tribute to Greece", Spring-Summer 2006 collection, famously getting an inspiration from quintessential Greek traditional costume accessories; including the fustanella, a type of kilt worn by the Greek Presidential Guard. evzonas

He had it all but he wanted it all. From the time he ascended the throne of Rome in 117 A.D. and for twenty-one years, he spent most of his reign traveling all over his vast Empire to see, feel, inspire and create. He was always leaving back a trace that defined the Empire's provinces, establishing cities throughout the Balkans, Egypt and Asia Minor, but also making Rome more culturally diverse than ever before. Greece

Sound experts recently debunked the myth of ancient Greek theaters' exceptional acoustics after performing the first on-site experiments in three different sites. The researchers, from the Eindhoven University of Technology (EUT) in the Netherlands, used wireless measuring tools they designed themselves and took sound measurements from the Theatre of Epidaurus, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens and the theater of Argos. They found that sound transmission is good but not as exceptional as claimed in popular literature and tour guides.

This is how modern architecture can link to tradition. A locally-based architectural practice, Speira Santorini, has transformed an empty plot in the center of the sunset-famous village of Oia, in Santorini, into a hip open market by teaming up traditional architectural elements with modernist aesthetics. Minimalism is the key element to this "modern-day agora", made for travelers and locals wishing to shop and socialize in a clean-cut environment which is inspired by the past but keeps an eye to the eternal.

Since antiquity, Greece has always been the land that generated great artistic talents. It’s something special about the greek painters and sculptors that broke the barriers of traditional art and set new rules with their art. Here you can explore the work of 10 famous artists - 10 bright minds - that influenced the world of arts in the past few centuries. Each one has its own unique way of painting or sculpting, thus their work marked the history. sculpture