HISTORY

The fall of Constantinople 29th March 1453: An Orthodox perspective on betrayal and loss

On 29 May 1453, the heart of Eastern Christendom fell. Constantinople — once the crown jewel of the Byzantine Empire and the spiritual stronghold of Eastern Orthodoxy — was overrun by the forces of Sultan Mehmed II. The fall of Constantinople, 29th…

30 May, 2025

ART·GREECE·HISTORY

See the Parthenon as the ancients did in Glorious 3D

A pioneering researcher has digitally resurrected the Parthenon’s long-lost interior, revealing it as a space not of radiant sunlight, as once believed, but of strategic shadows designed to inspire awe—and even reverence. See the Parthenon as the ancients did in Glorious 3D.…

16 May, 2025

ENTERTAINMENT·HISTORY

NENIKIKAMEN, by Yiannis Stravolaimos, a bold and visionary work of world cinema

More than just a historical drama, this film is a cinematic experiment, a cultural intervention, and an educational tool that reimagines how we engage with classical antiquity in the 21st century. NENIKIKAMEN, by Yiannis Stravolaimos, a bold and visionary work of world…

15 May, 2025

GREECE·HISTORY·OPINION

What if writing made us dumber, not smarter?

“I once heard that in Naucratis, a city in Egypt, there lived an ancient god whose sacred bird is the ibis. His name was Theuth — the Egyptian equivalent of Hermes Trismegistus. He was the first to invent numbers and calculation, geometry…

11 April, 2025

GREECE·HISTORY·WORLD

Salamis: The Battle that shaped the fate of Europe

The year is 480 BCE. The mighty Persian Empire, led by King Xerxes I, stormed through Greece, overwhelming city-states and crushing resistance. Salamis: The Battle that shaped the fate of Europe. Athens has already fallen; its temples lie in ruins, and its…

10 April, 2025

GREECE·HISTORY·VICTORIA

The surprising ancient Greek connection to unicorns

The Hellenic Museum is inviting young people aged 4–10 to celebrate National Unicorn Day on Wednesday 9 April with a fascinating new workshop, Hooves, Horns & Wings: The surprising ancient Greek connection to unicorns. Unicorns & Other Horsey Things. The inspiration behind…

9 April, 2025

GREECE·HISTORY

The parents of the Great Alexander

While fake “historians” block me because I expose them publicly, let me tell you another story. A story about The parents of the Great Alexander. The meeting of Philip and Olympias could not have been a coincidence. Philip was a Temenid, a…

5 April, 2025

GREECE·HISTORY·OPINION

“History of the Greek world” by George Kontogiorgis

Pre-publication excerpt from the introduction of the book “History of the Hellenic World” by Giorgos Kontogiorgis, released on 4 April by Armos Publications. When the first edition of this History of Greece was published, it stirred mixed reactions and sparked widespread debate.…

4 April, 2025

HISTORY·SCIENCE·WORLD

Herodotus and Giza discoveries set to rewrite history

The Great Pyramid of Giza has fascinated humanity for millennia, and recent discoveries are challenging long-held assumptions about its true purpose. Herodotus and Giza discoveries set to rewrite history, the Greek historian Herodotus, writing in the 5th century BC, was among the…

21 March, 2025

HEALTH·HISTORY

Why we must care for both body and mind to maintain well-being

When the soul within a person is stronger than the body and under strain, it disturbs the body from within, leading to various diseases. Here’s Why we must care for both body and mind to maintain well-being. If the soul is passionately…

7 March, 2025

HISTORY·OPINION

Many claim that Christianity toppled Hellenism, can they coexist then?

Some argue Christianity toppled Greco-Roman civilization by purging its pagan roots. When Constantine legalized Christianity and Theodosius I made it the state religion, the old temples got shut; the Oracle at Delphi fell silent, and pagan rituals were banned. Many claim that…

7 March, 2025

The Parthenon a 2,500 years of enduring genius.

GREECE·HISTORY·WORLD

The Parthenon, 2,500 years of enduring genius

Let’s unlock its secret—optical illusions, sacred geometry, and acoustics— that will blow your mind: The Parthenon, 2,500 years of enduring genius At first glance, the Parthenon appears to be a perfect rectangle comprised of straight lines and right angles. But don’t let…

19 December, 2024

GREECE·HISTORY

Count Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias, a Greek statesman

He was born in Corfu, then part of the Venetian Republic, and came from an aristocratic family with roots in Epirus. He initially studied medicine (which he practiced in Corfu, often offering his services, often free of charge, to his poorer fellow…

27 September, 2024

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