A cathedral that rises above Bucharest not only in height, but in meaning—where marble, mosaic,...
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The Tradition of “Genitsaroi and Boules” in Naoussa, Central Macedonia, Greece
The carnival tradition of "Genitsaroi and Boules" in Naoussa, Greece, is one of the most...
Kukeri: A mysterious ancient tradition that still endures
The Kukeri are part of a traditional Bulgarian ritual that dates back thousands of years,...
January.Behind the Name
January, the first month of the Gregorian calendar, heralds the start of a new year....
The oldest olive tree in the world
The olive tree of Pisistratus, the oldest olive tree in the world, with a certified...
The Lion, the “Army of Lovers” and the Order of Chaeronea
A battle that determined the fate of the world. An army of male couples ready...