Greek Reporter

Naoussa: Greece’s Unique Carnival of Myth, Tragedy and Joy

Where ancient Dionysian traditions and historical resistance blend in the vibrant 'Genitsaroi and Boules' celebration ...
balkaninsight

Greek Feasts and Rituals on Display in Bulgaria Photo Exhibition

Photographer John Demos’ decades-long work documenting Greek ‘panigiria’ – traditional celebrations – is being exhibited in the Bulgarian capital. Greek photographer John Demos has been involved in a ...
New York Post

Never-before-seen series of ancient paintings dug up in Pompeii provide clues on rituals tied to Greek god

A rare set of nearly life-sized paintings were dug up in Pompeii over the last few weeks, offering clues about rituals connected to the Greek god of wine in the ancient city that was destroyed 2,000 ...
NPR

Rituals are important to human life — even when they seem meaningless

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas about his new book, Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living. Growing up in Greece, Dimitris Xygalatas remembers ...