The latest Speedgoat 7 features several improvements over the prior version. – Photo Credit: Emily Parnay (CleverHiker.com) Bottom Line The HOKA Speedgoat underwent a major overhaul recently, and we think the 7 is a noticeably better performer than the 6. The slightly taller stack height and
For one final month in June 2026, the iconic Odeon of Herodes Atticus will open its gates to the public before closing for a multi-year restoration project. The Athens & Epidaurus Festival has prepared a rich and emotionally charged program titled “Farewell Celebrations” — a fitting tribute to
We love the feel of the Olympus, with its wider toe box, zero-drop height, and natural shape. – Photo Credit: Emily Parnay (CleverHiker.com) Bottom Line Technically designed for trail running, the Altra Olympus 6 is an excellent hiking shoe that’s comfortable, durable, and protective on long
If Radioactive Fallout Were Falling Tomorrow… This Is the One Thing I’d Want in My Pantry When the reactor at Chernobyl exploded in April 1986, it released more radioactive material into the atmosphere than any event in human history. In the years that followed, as governments struggled to manage
Imagine stepping out of your room to see the sun spilling over the canyon walls and a California Condor flying above the abyss or settling into a cozy lodge after a day of hiking past unforgettable places with names like Ooh Aah Point, Bright Angel, and Havasupai Gardens. Where you stay at the
The Easter tradition of firing rockets in Chios. Credit:Ruptly Thousands of homemade rockets lit up the night sky over Vrontados on the Greek island of Chios during the annual ‘Rocket War’ (Rouketopolemos), a long-running Orthodox Easter tradition staged between two rival parish churches. Local
Rome, the heart of an empire, became the center from which Roman emperors shaped and honored Greece. Credit: GreekReporter Archive Although Rome conquered Greece politically, it never extinguished its cultural authority. Instead, many of its emperors governed the Greek world with admiration and
The Cancer-Fighting Compound… Heart-Helping Molecule… And Brain-Protecting Nutrient Growing Quietly On A Log Step out your back door for a minute. Not to check the weather or grab a tool—just to look around. Because there’s a good chance one of the most powerful medicinal foods on earth could be
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Greek opera singer Maria Callas in 1958. Credit: CBS Television / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain Greek opera diva Maria Callas had a volatile relationship with the Athens intellectual establishment, but this was never more evident than during her 1957 comeback concert in the Theater of Herod
