Greek Reporter

The Greek Origins of the Fish Symbol, the Secret Code of Early Christians

The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...

From ‘Pandemic’ To ‘Carnival’: Guess 27 Word Roots Perfectly

Think you’ve got a sharp language IQ? It’s time to prove it. This 27-question quiz will put your knowledge of word roots and ...
Greek Reporter

European Cities With Names Derived From Greek

Many well-known European cities trace the roots of their names back to Greece, reflecting their rich histories.
NPR

Science Diction: The Origin Of The Word 'Cancer'

Around 400 B.C., Hippocrates is said to have named masses of cancerous cells karkinos — Greek for crab. Science and medical historian Howard Markel discusses a few hypotheses on why Hippocrates named ...
The New Yorker

An Instant Classic About Learning Ancient Greek

When Andrea Marcolongo’s book “La Lingua Geniale,” subtitled “9 ragioni per amare il greco” (“Nine Reasons to Love Greek”), came out in 2016, I bought it, in Italian, and took it with me to Greece. I ...