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Crimea was a recurring point of tension between the Byzantine Empire and the early Russian peoples, the Rus’, during the Middle Ages. These interactions involved trade, religious diplomacy, and military conflict. By the end of the 11th century, however, the two powers had established a trade alliance that laid the foundations for Orthodox Christianity. The

Holy Friday, or Good Friday, is a profoundly mournful day in Greece that commemorates the Passion of Christ with the traditional Epitaphios processions. A nationwide affair, it recalls the moments leading up to and including the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as told in the New Testament of the Bible. Even the most remote churches honor

Jesus Christ was crucified approximately two thousand years ago, in the spring of 33 CE. There is a lot of focus on his burial and tomb in the Bible. The tomb, as has been thought for over a thousand years, is located at Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Yet, is it supported by evidence?

When we think of the name Judas Iscariot, we normally picture a historical figure. However, we also feel a kind of visceral reaction. This name has become the ultimate definition of a stab in the back, the absolute core of betrayal. His story—trading Jesus for thirty silver coins—wasn’t just a bad transaction; it was way

Egypt has agreed to purchase the full output of Cyprus’ offshore Aphrodite gas field once production begins, according to a Bloomberg report. The agreement underscores Cairo’s push to secure long-term energy supplies as domestic natural gas demand continues to rise. Production at Aphrodite is expected to start in about six years. Once the field becomes

Holy Friday is the only day of the year when the Greek Evzones, the soldiers of the Presidential Guard, lower their heads while on duty, as Greece marks the Passion of Christ with mourning, prayer, and the Epitaphios procession. As the Epitaphios passes before them, the solemn gesture becomes one of the most striking moments

Famous Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde was in love with Greece and its culture and heritage, so in 1877 the 23-year-old, still a student at Oxford University, set out on a transformative journey through Greece—a voyage that would leave an indelible mark on his imagination and identity. Already steeped in the language and lore

Visiting Elafonisos in Greece is an unforgettable experience because of the unsurpassed natural beauty this small island has to offer.

The city of Corinth was one of the most famous places in ancient Greece, playing a major role throughout Greece’s history. It even participated in the Trojan War, according to Homer’s Iliad. What can we learn about the origin of Corinth from archaeological research? Furthermore, what did the ancient Greeks believe about the origin of

In Greece, Easter is not only a deeply spiritual celebration but also a season when nature, too, takes part—most memorably through the blooming of the lilac. The lilac’s fragrant blossoms appear just as Greek Easter approaches, filling gardens, courtyards, and country roads with a scent that has become inseparable from the holiday itself. Their musky