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WEBA traditional recipe for Loukoumades, the delicious Greek fried puffs with honey. A Mediterranean version of stuffed mushrooms dishes would be the chicken Shawarma stuffed mushrooms recipe. Tsoureki, or Greek sweet bread, is a favorite delicacy throughout the Christmas and Easter holidays in Greece. This traditional recipe for Tsoureki …
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WEB6 days ago · The Ethnic Cleansing of Greeks From Gallipoli in 1915. guest - September 5, 2024. Thousands of Greeks living on the Gallipoli peninsula in modern-day Turkey were victims of the ethnic cleansing and genocide of minorities, particularly Greeks, Armenians, and Assyrians, in Asia Minor. By John Williams The facts are that in a period which …
The Ancient Greek Ideals that Inspired American Independence
WEBJul 4, 2020 · The ideals that helped shape and develop the American democratic republic after 1776 owe a debt to the ancient civilization of Greece. All of America’s founding fathers had studied ancient Greek philosophy, drawing inspiration about morals, ethics and the sense of independence, all fundamental principles of a democratic society.
20 Greek Islands With a Different Feel for Every Traveler
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Which of the 20 Greek islands on our list entices you. For couples: Kefalonia, Santorini, and Milos. Credit: Fæ /Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 3.0. Kefalonia is the first on the list for couples. Crowned with pine trees, and ringed with white and golden beaches, with enormous underground caves as well, this island is not to be missed if …
Has Cleopatra's Tomb Finally Been Found? - GreekReporter.com
WEBMay 20, 2023 · The tunnel beneath the temple at Taposiris Magna. Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Archaeologists recently discovered an underground tunnel, which may lead to the long-lost tomb of the Greek Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, beneath Egypt’s ancient Taposiris Magna Temple.. Cleopatra was a Greek and the last ruler of …
Greek Name Days Calendar: Who Celebrates Today
WEBWhich Greek name day does the Orthodox church celebrate today? According to Greece’s Orthodox tradition, every day of the year is dedicated to some Christian saint or martyr. When someone is named after one of these saints, that saint’s celebration day becomes his/her “name day.”
Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb: Archaeologist in Egypt Thrills with New Clues
WEBMar 7, 2024 · After two years of new excavation work, Dr Kathleen Martinez, a determined archaeologist who has been searching for Cleopatra’s tomb in Egypt since 2005 has released a new update on the whereabouts of the ancient Egyptian queen’s resting place. In 2022, Dr Kathleen Martinez told the world she and her team had discovered a tunnel in …
The Story Behind the “Greek Foot” and Its Medical Explanation
WEBJul 20, 2024 · In the early 20th century, orthopedic surgeon Dudley J. Morton (1884–1960) diagnosed that the foot shape we call “Greek toe” is in fact a medical condition; thereafter, it was given the name Morton’s toe. In 1927, Morton discovered the longer second toe condition and named it “Metatarsus Atavicus.”. Further research revealed more ...
The History of the Greek Language Throughout Time
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Greek is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages native to Greece, Cyprus, southern Italy, Albania, and other regions of the Balkans, the Black Sea coast, Asia Minor, and the Eastern Mediterranean. It has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning at least 3,400 years of written records.
Patmos: The Greek Island of John’s Revelation
WEBJun 19, 2024 · The Greek island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea is best known as the location where the Apostle John received and wrote the visions found in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament. According to ancient Greek mythology, Patmos used to be at the bottom of the sea. It could only be seen when the moon shone above it.