This particular island is no holiday resort. It's uninhabited, steeped in history, and has been abandoned for more than 60 ...

Europe is home to some of the most breathtaking palaces in the world, each one built to showcase power, wealth, and royal ...

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Genti Koule, also known as Eptapyrgio, situated on the Acropolis of Thessaloniki, bears witness to a history shrouded in ...

The leading figure of Kolokotronis, the blackmail by Papaflessas, the rivalries among chieftains, the role of religion, and ...

The world is littered with the relics of past civilizations, but not all of them are out in the open like the pyramids, some ...

The Greek War of Independence that begun in 1821 is full of memorable events, most of them bloody battles and heroic feats.

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In Tirana, visitors can expect the same warm hospitality, as locals are eager to show off their hospitality chops as they ...

Dr Nikos Linardakis brings Laskarina Bouboulina to life in his debut novel, unravelling the triumphs, betrayals, and legacy of Greece's fearless naval commander ...

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The Balkans have always felt like one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. A region where history, culture, and breathtaking ...