Emily in Paris: Mykonos Is Where the Story Ends
Netflix has confirmed that “Emily in Paris” will end with its upcoming sixth season, and the final chapter will be filmed in part on the Greek island of…
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The Ghost Soldiers of Frangokastello Return Every May
Every year in late May and early June, something extraordinary happens at dawn near the Venetian fortress of Frangokastello on the southern coast of Crete…
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Greek Cheese Ranked #1 Hard Cheese in the World
Graviera Naxos has been named the best hard cheese in the world by Taste Atlas, beating out Italian parmigiano reggiano and every other hard cheese on the…
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Lupita Nyong’o Fires Back at Backlash Over Nolan’s Odyssey
Lupita Nyong’o has spoken out for the first time about the criticism targeting her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming “Odyssey.” In an…
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The Last Greek on Kinaros: “A Bag of Gold and I Still Won’t Leave”
Rinio Thiraios, born in 1945, is the only permanent resident of Kinaros, a rocky islet between Amorgos and the Dodecanese in the Aegean Sea. She lives alone…
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Versace’s Medusa Logo. The Greek Myth Behind It
The Versace Medusa logo is one of the most recognized symbols in fashion, and its roots go straight back to ancient Greek mythology. Gianni Versace, who…
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Why Greek Island Houses Are Blue and White
The blue and white colors of Greek island homes are one of the most recognizable images in the world, but the reasons behind them have nothing to do with…
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From Ancient Delos to the Arctic: Places Where Birth and Death Are Banned
There are places on earth where the most basic human events, being born and dying, are simply not allowed to happen. Some of these bans are ancient and sacred…
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FT: Greek Rosé Is Taking Over the World
The Financial Times just ran a major feature on Greek wine, and the headline finding is striking. Renowned wine critic Jancis Robinson called what is happening…
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Greece’s Oldest Bakery Has Been Baking Since Before 1821
A wood-fired bakery in Areopolis, Mani, has been operating continuously since before the Greek Revolution of 1821, making it the oldest bakery in the…
