Tasos Kokkinidis

Greek Reporter

The Economic Myth of Tourism: Why It Can't Make a Country Rich

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

In Southern Europe, tourism is hailed as a modern "heavy industry," an engine for economic growth. But, this reliance is a dangerous illusion.

Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek Calf Bearer of 560 BC Shows Enduring Bond Between Man and Animal

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

This is the first photograph of the magnificent ancient Greek statue "The Calf Bearer" when it was discovered on the Acropolis in 1864.

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The First Photo of Thessaloniki and Its Walls From the 1860s

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

A single image from the 1860s, posted in 2017 in the Facebook group “Old Photos of Thessaloniki,” sent ripples through local history circles.

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The 7,000-Year-Old “Fat Lady” of Greece, the Oldest Known Cycladic Sculpture

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

The Fat Lady of Saliagos (also known as The Naked Lady of Saliagos) is the oldest known Cycladic sculpture.

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The Stunning Ancient Greek Treasures of the Pontus Kingdom

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

Ancient Greek treasures, dated from the Kingdom of Pontus, are displayed in a new museum in the city of Samsun, Turkey.

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Amber Road: The Ancient Trade Route That Brought “Northern Gold” to Greece

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

The Amber Road was an ancient trade route linking northern Europe to the Mediterranean through which the "northern gold" was traded.

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The Greek Church With the Finest Byzantine-Era Frescoes

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

The church of Panagia Kera near Agios Nikolaos on Crete contains the finest-preserved Byzantine frescoes on the Greek island.

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Sicily: Whole Island is a Museum Dedicated to Ancient Greece

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

Sicily is not just an island; it's a living testament to the grandeur of ancient Greece, a unique outdoor museum known as Magna Graecia

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The Moment Statue of Ancient Greek God Helios Was Unearthed in Athens

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

A marble portrait of Helios, the ancient Greek sun god, is one of the most spectacular exhibits of the Ancient Agora Museum in Athens.

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Why Greek Statues Have Small Penises: Woman's Lecture Goes Viral

By: Tasos Kokkinidis

Many ancient Greek statues depict male figures with what we might consider today to be small penises. This is quite intentional.