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Empress Elisabeth of Austria had a passion for the Greeks and learned Greek

Empress Elisabeth of Austria and Hungary, who went down in history as “Sisi,” learned Greek so well that she eventually translated literary texts. Who her teachers were and by what criteria she chose them

Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation: Awarded by the Academy of Athens for its contribution to culture and education

Awarded by the Academy of Athens for its contribution to culture and education In 2025, it completed 30 years of presence and social action

Singer Chris Rea dies at the age of 74

Chris Rea was a distinctive musical figure, blending blues, pop, soul, and soft rock in a career that included 25 studio albums

Ancient treasures unveiled: The Royal Palace of Pella opens to the public with stunning Hellenistic statues

In a landmark cultural event, the archaeological site of the ancient palace of Pella—birthplace and childhood home of Alexander the Great—has officially opened its gates to the public

Rare video shows Domna Samiou teaching Cretan Christmas carols

The 1974 footage comes from the ERT archive – It shows a rehearsal of the co-ed high school of the “Estia Neas Smyrnis” at the home of the iconic artist

Christos Markogiannakis honored as Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters

The prestigious award ceremony took place in Paris

British Museum: Loans of up to 3 years are its new model for antiquities removed from other countries – What it plans to do with the Parthenon Sculptures

It was inaugurated a few days ago with the transfer of 80 exhibits, including Greek ones, to a museum in Mumbai

12th Arcadia Classic Tour, 24-25 January 2026 (video-photos)

An event for all seasons!

The renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu recently presented the Greek Christmas carols

The annual holiday concert in Maastricht, the Netherlands, set in a distinctly festive atmosphere

Research: The BBC’s “first Black Briton” from the Roman era was ultimately…white and originated from southern England

A new DNA analysis concludes that the woman presented by the BBC as “the first Black Briton” had local genetic origins from southern England, with blonde hair and light-colored eyes

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