Drinking is a passion in Greece. People indulge in drinking, be it alcohol or other hot and cold beverages. Alcohol is most popular with the Greeks and it is quite common in Greece. They enjoy drinking a lot and believe in the concept of ‘eat, drink and be merry’. It is a part and parcel of the social life. Wine, beer, and other liquors, hot and cold beverages – all have significance and importance in Greece. They are consumed in large ...
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Mountains in Greece
Every one of us can recognize a mountain. There are geological elevations over 300m from the surface of the earth. But let’s talk with numbers: 10% of the global population lives in mountainous areas, 80% of the rivers’ springs located in mountains, the 24% of the total surface of the earth is covered by mountains and over 60% of the population lean on the mountains for water resources. The mountains can be volcanoes, glaciers and ...
Mycenaean civilization – Rise and fall
The Mycenaean civilization was also known as Achaean civilization. Their civilization was the cultural period of the Bronze Age. Pylos, Corinth and Mycenae were independent city states were the strongest among the Mycenaean civilization. Mycenae was a city of Agamemnon (one of those leaders who defeated Troy.) the city states were ruled by kings. They had their palaces built on hilltops which were enclosed with giant walls, in case of attack; ...
Myths of the 12 Labors of Hercules
Hercules was born son of Alcmene and Zeus. His father Zeus was also known as the kind of gods who married a mortal woman. Hercules married Megara. Zeus's wife Hera did not however love him so much due to his constant infidelity. It was Hera who caused Hercules to go mad when he was grown up and also happily married. This caused him to kill his children and wife. To cleanse his soul from the sins he committed as a result, he was forced to serve ...
National Parks in Greece
Despite being a small country, Greece has a wonderful and rich variety of different landscapes, fauna and flora. Along the coasts one can find wetlands, lakes and lagoons, pebble and sandy beaches and beautiful river deltas. Inland, magnificent high mountains, deep ravines, gorges and valleys abound. The islands, both large and small, scattered throughout the Aegean and the Ionian Seas, offer their own beauty. Crystal blue seas, small coves, ...
Nightlife in Greece – The best Places
Why nightlife in Greece is so great? What are the best places that make the Greek nightlife so magnificent and spectacular that people from all over the world gather there to enjoy that wonderful experience? Greece is an abode of stunning beaches, horde with water sports and sun enthusiasts. In addition to this, Greece is also outfitted with heritage and historical sites such as Delphi, Mycenae and Athens. Moreover Greek islands are also famous ...
Pericles – a famous Athenian politic
Pericles was born in 495BC or according to others historians in 490BC in the municipality of Cholargus. His father was Ksanthippos, a rich Athenian who came from the priestly Vouzigos lineage. Also, Ksanthippos was one of the brave leaders of the Athenians during the Mycale’s battle in 479 BC against the Persians. Pericles’ mother was Agaristi, the niece of Clisthenes, founder of the Athenian Democracy. As happens with every great man, the born ...
Photographing archaeological sites in Greece
Greece is a country of high mountains, dense forests and the sea. It is located by the Mediterranean Sea and boasts of innumerable beaches and ports that are worth visiting. However, Greece also boasts of many man-made marvels. These are the ancient architectural buildings and art objects that one can find in selected spots across Greece. These archaeological sites are always objects for photographing. Such Photographing archaeological sites in ...