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The Greek companies that have lived for three centuries and their adventures – Investments in drinks, cigarettes, flour & a hotel
They were founded before 1900, endured two World Wars, two bankruptcies, the bailout-era crisis, and remained standing. Among them are international brands and leaders in the Greek market. The story of the founders, the adventures of their successors, the current owners, and their prospects
The alchemists of Mycenae and their secrets – 3,500 years of history (photos)
The civilization of the Mycenaeans was very advanced, as from the Bronze Age they constructed impressive 'Cyclopean' monuments, vessels, and golden offerings. In the exhibits of the Archaeological Museum, unknown customs are revealed that make the creators 'alchemists,' as explained by the curator of antiquities, Kostas Paschalidis
A woman from the era of Agamemnon ‘comes to life’ 3,500 years later and looks…more modern than ever
The facial reconstruction, based on modern forensic methods and digital technology, brings to light an unexpectedly 'modern' woman from the mythical world of Helen and Clytemnestra
Konstantinos Paparrigopoulos and the word ‘Hellenes’ – When the term began to prevail and become established
Why did the inhabitants of Greece retain the name "Romans"? – What was happening during the years of the Turkish occupation? – The Constitution of Epidaurus and the establishment of the terms "Hellenism" and "Hellene"?
In Northern Greece the world’s first theme park for Alexander the Great
The "Alexander Theme Park" will have, according to him, indoor and outdoor areas and will be ideal for family entertainment, but also combining education
The story and…unknown adventures of the Unknown Soldier (photos)
In 1932, when it was inaugurated, it was divided and characterized as a "sacred work", but during the Occupation it became a reference point for the struggle for liberation, in 2017 it was set on fire - Last episode, the woman with the marker
Greek History & Culture Seminars – The population and the settlements of the Peloponnese during the Greek Revolution
Through systematic research it became possible to reconstruct the demographic landscape of the Peloponnese at the conclusion of the Greek Revolution
Athens 1821: The outbreak of the revolution – The siege of the Acropolis
Athens during the years of Turkish rule - Meletis Vasiliou and Dimos Antoniou: the leaders of the Struggle - Arrests of prominent Athenians by the Turks
The suicide of Aris Velouchiotis, as narrated by the eyewitness Captain Thanos
The disagreement of Aris Velouchiotis with the Varkiza Agreement - The continuation of his actions - The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) denounces Velouchiotis - Velouchiotis' denouncement by Zachariadis - The description of Velouchiotis' suicide by Captain Thanos
