Remnants of Greek cultural heritage throughout Turkey are in ruins or on the verge of collapse. Turkish authorities do not take care of these treasures, partly because the Turkish government annihilated most descendants of the actual builders, who were the indigenous Greek population in the region
Ruins of Bhir Mound at ancient Taxila. Credit: Dawoodmajoka / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain Archaeologists digging at Bhir Mound in the ancient city of Taxila have uncovered signs of early urban planning that contrast with later patterns seen in ancient Greek town planning. The site, believed
Greek philosopher Aristotle believed that the quest for happiness is man’s most noble aim. Bust of Aristotle (cropped) Credit: Bichelashvili Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 The Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle is considered one of the greatest thinkers in the world, and his conception of
From Pagan Winter Festivals to Christian Celebrations Holidays and rituals have always been universal aspects of the human experience, almost inextricably linked to being part of a community, an organised society, and, eventually, a culture. In the Western world, calendars and festive days have for
During the workshop, participants piloted community-based needs identification alongside 35 participants from 8 nationalities – Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, South Sudan, and Sudan. Together, they explored how living heritage could be safeguarded, adapted, and
Christmas in the Diaspora can be bittersweet for many of us who have loved ones in Greece. However, it’s also a time of year to embrace our unique identity, a combination of two cultures, and share it with others. One of the main challenges Greeks face in the lead-up to Christmas is the lack of a
The French Republic recently awarded Greek author Christos Markogiannakis the prestigious title of Knight of Arts and Letters at a ceremony in a prominent Paris museum, celebrating Greek culture in the city’s historic halls. In his opening remarks, renowned writer, historian, and presenter Stephane
Can a men’s skirt embody bravery, resistance, and national pride?In Greece, the answer is an emphatic yes. The fustanella (Greek: φουστανέλα) is a traditional male garment resembling a pleated skirt, crafted from dozens—sometimes hundreds—of narrow folds. Made of white fabric and flaring to the
The archaeological site of the Palace of Pella, where Alexander the Great was born, raised and came of age, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a milestone for cultural heritage in Central Macedonia. At the same time, two rare marble statues from the Hellenistic period were presented to
The Ancient Greek poet Sappho, by Soma Orlai Petrich (c. 1860) Credit: Wikipedia/Public domain. Sappho sang of desire, passion, and love mostly directed towards women. As new fragments of her work are found, a fuller picture of her is emerging, but she remains the most mysterious of ancient poets.
