An ancient Greek custom of decorating tree branches might have inspired the modern-day decoration of the Christmas tree.

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In Greek mythology, Adonis was the mortal lover of the goddesses Aphrodite and Persephone. As you can imagine, in order to ...

Stories about Slovaks living abroad, Slovak citizenship, Slovak regions that faced heavy emigration in the past, and the descendants of Slovak emigrants. These stories are brought to you thanks to the ...

He is England's highest run-scorer at Test level – but that hasn't stopped an Aussie newspaper from targeting captain Joe Root with a very sexualised two-word insult. On Tuesday, the West Australian ...

In Yarraville, it’s easy being Greek. The inner-western ’burb has long been a magnet for migrants from the Mediterranean, who chose its once-affordable real estate to chase their Australian dream. As ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo may have one of the toughest last names to pronounce or spell in the NBA, but that hasn't stopped him from rising to the top of the league as one of the best players.

Think you’ve got a sharp language IQ? It’s time to prove it. This 27-question quiz will put your knowledge of word roots and etymology to the ultimate test. You’ll explore how languages like Latin, ...

It is not news that numerous languages worldwide, especially in the Western world, have borrowed words, phrases, and expressions from the Greek language. It is also well-known that the English ...