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For more than 50 years, Spyridon Denaxas — or Father Spyridon, as he’s affectionately called — has prayed, worked and ...
Yarrow is a beautiful flower that shares twin meanings of healing and love. In the language of flowers, Yarrow’s ...
Charm, romance, seduction… the oleander (Nerium oleander) or desert rose has long been featured in myth. In the language ...
A 4 c. BC Greek fresco bearing striking similarities to the traditional portrayals of the Virgin Mary has been discovered in ...
From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own distinct character. Here are the best Greek islands to visit. There’s a Greek ...
There's something magical about the contrast between the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea and the ancient ruins and white buildings found on the Greek islands. The best Greece cruises offer a ...
India celebrates 17 national symbols representing its heritage, culture, and values. Key symbols include the Tiranga flag, the Ashoka Chakra emblem, the Jana Gana Mana anthem, and the Vande ...
The number didn’t get its name until 1706, when Welsh mathematician William Jones began using the Greek symbol for the number. It’s the first Greek letter in the words “periphery” and ...
The DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has decided to remove the official rupee symbol (₹) from the state’s Budget 2025, replacing it with the Tamil script. This marks the first time a state has ...
(Ismini Vlassopoulou/InTime News via AP, File). Senior conservative party official Makis Voridis, center, speaks to reporters outside Greek Prime Minister office in Athens early Friday, June 21, 2013.
Ancient Greek letter and math symbol pi. Credit: Shisma/Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY 4.0 Math fanatics worldwide and everyone else who just loves pi (or pie) celebrate Pi Day on March 14. Pi was named for ...