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Egypt finds ancient military vessel, Greek graves in sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion

Divers have discovered rare remains of a military vessel in the ancient sunken city of Thônis-Heracleion - once Egypt's largest port on the Mediterranean...
Culture

On This Day in 1974: The first Turkish invasion of Cyprus was launched

The Turkish invasion of Cyprus, codenamed 'Attila', began at dawn on July 20, 1974. A day that changed Cyprus forever and will be ingrained in the brain...
Culture

On This Day in 1969: Stratis Myrivilis, anti-war novelist, passed away

By Ilektra Takuridu Efstathios Stamatopoulos is best-known for his novels, novellas, and short tales written under the pen name Stratis Myrivilis. He is considered a...
Culture

Mandela Day: How George Bizos inspired a leader

Take action, inspire change, and make every day a Mandela Day. That is the message to all citizens as we recognise Mandela Day on July...
Culture

On This Day: Greece’s greatest national benefactor, George Averoff, passed away

George Averoff was a Greek businessman and one of Greece's greatest national benefactors. On this day in 1899, Averoff passed away and to mark...
Community

Kirin Georgi follows in the footsteps of her ancestor and the first Greek in Australia, Gikas Voulgaris

From a very young age, Kirin Georgi says although she felt very Australian, she always knew deep down there was some Greek blood running...
Culture

The oldest throne room in Europe is located in this ancient palace on Crete

In the Palace of Knossos on the Greek island of Crete, a magnificent throne room built during the 15th century BC is considered the...
Community

NAIDOC Week 2021: The deep bond between Indigenous and Greek cultures

NAIDOC week is a celebration. A celebration of the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples. Indigenous culture has...
Art & Design

Michael Turner: Curator of the LEGO Acropolis

For those who have been to the Acropolis, we can appreciate all of it's beauty in the flesh. However, why not appreciate it's rare...
Culture

Remembering the death of Greek shipping tycoon Stavros Niarchos

By Ilektra Takuridu Stavros Spyrou Niarchos was a Greek shipping magnate worth billions of dollars. His fortune came as a result of the Suez Crisis...
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