Greek island of Skiathos world’s third most beautiful film location
The smash camp film sensation Mamma Mia! made the Greek island of Skiathos – where it was shot along with
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GREEK CULTURE
Greek Culture
invluding popular culture as customs and traditions, Greek History, Mythology and Arts
4 contemporary architectural masterpieces in Athens
The contribution of Ancient Greece to the art of architecture is internationally recognized. Monuments such as the Parthenon, the Academy
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Apart from the fact of having the best weather and climate conditions, wonderful beaches and rich culture, Greece is a
Read moreDemocritus (460—370 B.C.E.)
Democritus was born at Abdera, about 460 BCE, although according to some 490. His father was from a noble family
Read moreAristotle (384—322 B.C.E.)
Aristotle is a towering figure in ancient Greek philosophy, making contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics,
Read morePlato (427—347 B.C.E.)
Plato is one of the world’s best known and most widely read and studied philosophers. He was the student of
Read moreSocrates (c. 469 – 399 B.C.)
Socrates is one of the few individuals whom one could say has so-shaped the cultural and intellectual development of the
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From Thales, who is often considered the first Western philosopher, to the Stoics and Skeptics, ancient Greek philosophy opened the
Read more‘Botides’: Corfu’s Unique Holy Saturday Tradition
According to the tradition, at 12pm on Saturday, Corfiots who have decorated their windows with red flowers and badges, throw
Read moreRouketopolemos-“Rocket war”-Chios
Rouketopolemos (Greek Рουκετοπόλεμος, literally “rocket war”) is the name of a local traditional event held annually at Easter in the
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