Email me this recipe Plus, enjoy weekly doses of recipe inspiration as a bonus! Recipe Highlights As the year comes to a close, many Japanese families enjoy the tradition of Toshikoshi Soba (年越しそば), or year-crossing noodles. This custom involves sitting down to a bowl of humble noodle soup before
Iranian officials visit the Xerxes Canal site in northern Greece. Credit: Evangelos Venetis For the first time since Xerxes’ fleet famously passed through the canal in Greece on the narrow isthmus connecting the Mount Athos Peninsula with the rest of Chalkidiki 2,500 years ago, descendants of the
Lush greenery stands in stark contrast to the surrounding desert in Laghman Province. Credit: U.S. Air Force / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain Officials in eastern Afghanistan have announced the discovery of an ancient Iron Age site dating back more than 2,500 years, offering new insight into the
Finding the right hiking boots can make or break your outdoor adventures. Danner has earned a reputation for crafting some of the toughest, most reliable footwear in the industry, with many models built to withstand years of punishment on the trail. Whether you’re tackling muddy paths, rocky
By Bill Giannakopoulos Athens, Greece – November 25, 2025 In a bold and baffling display of historical amnesia, Turkey’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Umut Acar, has ignited a firestorm of criticism after mocking the enduring Greek presence in Anatolia on social media. His flippant remark – implying
The Union of Egyptians and Middle Eastern Greeks (EEAMA) marked a historic milestone on Sunday, celebrating 75 years since its founding with an event filled with emotion, pride and cultural remembrance. Held at the organisation’s Melbourne headquarters, the celebration honoured more than three
