Nick Kampouris

2 months ago | greekreporter.com | Nick Kampouris |Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire, which was known at the time as the Eastern Roman Empire, maintained a relatively unknown and intriguing relationship with ancient China, primarily during the Tang dynasty (618–907 AD), thus sending ambassadors there to represent their interests.

2 months ago | greekreporter.com | Nick Kampouris

In ancient Greek philosophy, few ideas offer practical wisdom as elegantly as Epicurus’ “Tetrapharmakos.” You may be wondering what exactly this “Tetrapharmakos” is—and that’s a valid question. The Tetrapharmakos is a four-part remedy crafted by ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus to ease life’s anxieties and heal the soul. While not widely known, this concept offers profound insight, especially for those who delve into the depths of ancient Greek philosophy and its existential explorations.

2 months ago | greekreporter.com | Nick Kampouris

Known by almost every Greek citizen as the first capital city of modern Greece, but inexplicably remaining relatively unknown to the rest of the world, Nafplion is a small city with thousands of years of eventful history and a unique character full of style and beauty. Nafplion’s long and storied historyThe area of modern Nafplion has been inhabited since the earliest years of antiquity.

2 months ago | greekreporter.com | Nick Kampouris

Have you ever wondered why ancient Greeks used a writing system that evolved without any spaces between words, without punctuation and utilized only capital letters? If not, all you have to do is see an Ancient Greek inscription, and you’ll understand. The ancient Greeks are well-known for their contributions to a wide range of topics, from philosophy and politics to science and literature. However, the way they developed their writing system may seem peculiar to modern readers.

2 months ago | greekreporter.com | Nick Kampouris

The Jews of Zakynthos, Greece’s beautiful Ionian island, owe their survival during the dark days of the German occupation to two brave Greeks. Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is famous worldwide for its splendid natural beauty and the incomparable hospitality of its warm-hearted people. However, it is also known to the millions of Jewish people around the world for a heroic moment in time which changed the course of the history of the island forever.