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Heraclius: The Byzantine emperor who crushed the Persians and established Greek as the official language
The peace agreement with the Avars – The beginning of the campaign – Heraclius’ first victories – The failed siege of Constantinople by Persians, Avars, and Slavs (626) – The Battle of Nineveh (627) – Dorkon, the “Bucephalus” of Heraclius – The triumph of the Byzantines and the restoration of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem
Greek Film Festival Turns 30 with a Stellar Line-Up of Award-Winning Films
To mark the occasion, the 2025 Festival will feature more than 100 screenings across an exciting mix of acclaimed titles from Greece and Greek filmmakers from all over the world
End of an Era for MTV: The story of the Music Channel phenomenon and the most popular Music Videos of all time (videos)
The music industry is dead — From Michael Jackson’s 14-minute “Thriller” video and Nirvana’s unplugged live performance to the rise of “the queen” Madonna and the breakthrough of Duran Duran
Scientists claim to have solved the mystery of Easter Island – 3D video shows how the iconic stone statues were moved
What are the giant stone Moai statues and what do they symbolize
The Asclepieion of Kos: The Garden of Hippocrates blooms 2,500 years later (photos)
A living monument has been created, reviving all the herbs and their uses discovered by the Father of Western Medicine. Biologists and archaeologists, in collaboration with “Ikos Aria,” are connecting the healing wisdom of the ancient world with today’s experiential reality, aspiring to place Kos firmly on the global map
