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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.

Truth be told, Greek food, from the simple roasted vegetable that was just cut from the garden to a ultra-difficult moussaka, is a wonderful mix of flavors that appeal to almost all tastes. But did you know that new scientific studies found that Greek (and Italian - which is similar) can make you ... smarter ?

Did you know that Greece has lately developed its contemporary art wave that drives nuts tourists and foreign art investors? And is that art worth even spending time admiring it? greek contemporary art

Well its not a secret to be honest - Greek yogurt is a must have when it comes to good health. Out of hundreds of types of yogurts, the Greek one is the thickest, most rich, falvorsome type you could find, and it is no wonder why it is adored by chefs and nutritionist alike: its texture makes a perfect addition to food, its nutritional properties makes it ideal to your health. yogurt & greek yogurt

What do you actually know about Pandora, the first woman of mankind according to Greek Mythology? Was she a trick or treat of Zeus to humans? Learn every detail of how she was created by all Gods, how they gave her the name Pandora, how she came to earth and, finally, why she opened her famous box! tale & gods

In the 4th c. BC, Greek military commander Aeneas Tacticus wrote the  Poliorketika , or  How To Survive Under Siege,  now known as the first war treatise in western literature. He was also an inventor, credited with some of the earliest cryptographic systems ever used for military purposes. Greek Culture Society

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

Most people visit Athens to see the Acropolis, enjoy amazing Greek food and get a nice tan under the sun. But did you know that there more that meets the eye? Paulina Kapsali from  greece - is . com  discovered 9 amazing destinations in just a few hours away from Athens. Corinth

Rebetiko, a Greek kind of urban music got an UNESCO heritage status, being on the same heritage side as the Portuguese fado, the Spanish Flamenco, and the American Blues.  As mentioned on the UNESCO website: "Rebetiko is a musical and cultural expression directly linked to song and dance that initially spread among the urban lower and working-class populations in the early twentieth century". rembetico

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

Greece is known as one of the most desirable destinations worldwide. Every year millions of people from all over the world visit Greece for their annual vacation.  As Arzo, the author of Arzo Travel writes in her blog post: "Holidays to Greece can take many different forms – partying, sailing, sunning" and we can't agree more!  So, which are the best places to visit in Greece? Greek Islands

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?

We are all human. Still, each one of us has their own " hidden superpower" that makes us overcome every problem. Just like the ancient Greek gods, who were full of human passion and divine powers, doing everything in excess. Now, Javier Moreno from BuzzFeed helps you discover the Greek god hidden inside you. Take the quiz and discover; are you more of a Zeus or an Aphrodite? Greek Culture Society

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

Stories about the gods, or semi-gods,  were weaved thousands of years ago. and continue to this day. One of the most famous, intriguing and inspiring stories was about Hercules, a man who was strong and courageous, whose deeds were so mighty, and who so strong from all the hard lessons that life passed on to him, that when he died, Hercules was brought up to Mount Olympus to live with the gods. The question that comes to mind, as with most of these stories, was there a real Hercules, a real man behind the stories? Could he be so strong or was the imagination of the storytellers that fueled an exaggeration of his actions and strength? We will never really know. Lets start by putting our facts straight. First of all, his name "Hercules" is incorrect; "Heracles" [Ηρακλής] is how the ancient Achaeans (citizens of Achaia) referred to him. As  them myth goes, Hercules was the strongest of all mortals, and even stronger than many gods. He was the last mortal son of Zeus, a...

Stories about the gods, or semi-gods,  were weaved thousands of years ago. and continue to this day. One of the most famous, intriguing and inspiring stories was about Hercules, a man who was strong and courageous, whose deeds were so mighty, and who so strong from all the hard lessons that life passed on to him, that when he died, Hercules was brought up to Mount Olympus to live with the gods. The question that comes to mind, as with most of these stories, was there a real Hercules, a real man behind the stories? Could he be so strong or was the imagination of the storytellers that fueled an exaggeration of his actions and strength? We will never really know. Lets start by putting our facts straight. First of all, his name "Hercules" is incorrect; "Heracles" [Ηρακλής] is how the ancient Achaeans (citizens of Achaia) referred to him. As  them myth goes, Hercules was the strongest of all mortals, and even stronger than many gods. He was the last mortal son of Zeus, a...