Surviving images on ancient works of art frequently depict the symposium, where ancient Greeks reclined on one side to eat ...
The kylix drinking cup in ancient Greek symposiums revealed who was an aristocrat and who didn’t belong to the elite circle.
On the island of Chios, Greeks strategically cut the bark of trees to expose a gummy, sticky sap. The aromatic resin from the mastic tree has become closely linked with the island. Mastic is ...
In ancient Greece, wealthy men often gathered for decadent ... Known as Nestor’s cup, the inscription it bears promises that whoever drinks from it will be possessed by desire.
Café culture is thriving in Greece and Cyprus, so if you want to enjoy a drink and watch the world go by, there are many establishments to choose from. Apart from the many καφετέριες ...
Praised by the ancient Greek literary giants Homer and Euripides for its superb quality nearly 3,000 years ago, Cyprus’ Commandaria is the world’s oldest recorded and named wine. Despite its ...