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From Ancient Greek Carob Seeds to Modern Carats: The Origins of a Precious Measurement
The carob seed which became the modern carats shows how ancient Greeks devised ingenious ways to ensure fairness in trade.
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Top traditional Greek desserts
Greece has given the world some of the most popular desserts, with melomakarona topping the list. If you want nutty and spicy ...
Figs, meat—and not too much sex: A good diet in ancient times was more than what you ate
For example, the Olympic runner Chionis of Laconia apparently also had a strict diet of figs when he was training for his ...
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The Ancient Greek Origins Of Feta Cheese
Ancient Greeks quickly recognized this valuable new food and began incorporating this cheese into their diets. Homer even ...
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Visiting Greece? A vegetarian's guide to Greek street food
Spanakopita can be found at most bakeries and street vendors across Greece. Koulouri, a simple yet satisfying snack, is a circular bread ring coated with sesame seeds. Commonly sold by street vendors ...