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The Ancient Greek Temples Made of Wood
The idea of ancient Greek temples made of wood seems strange today given that the collective mind goes straight to the marble Parthenon structure...
When the Heroic Greek Evzone Was Featured in Life Magazine
A Greek Evzone was featured on the cover of the American magazine Life, honoring the heroic battles of Greek soldiers against the invading Italians...
Ten Ancient Sites You Must See While in Athens
The city of Athens has seen a dramatic transformation towards modernity over the last several years. It has now turned into one of the...
Best Parks for a Green Escape in Athens
Although Athens is not known for its many parks, the Greek capital still has some unique places for a green escape.
Near the center in...
Ancient Greeks Used Mercenaries From Distant Lands, DNA Analysis Reveals
A recent DNA analysis published by the National Academy of Sciences revealed that ancient Greeks did not fight all their battles alone. Instead, they...
September 18, 1834: Athens Becomes the Capital of Greece
When Athens was officially declared the capital of the newly established Greek State on September 18, 1834, it was a small village of 7,000...
Votive Offering of Figurines Found at the Valley of the Temples, Italy
Archaeologists have recently discovered a set of votive offerings of small figurines that were offered as gifts at the Valley of the Temples. This...
Greece Created Five of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Ancient Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, was responsible for creating five of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Yannis Ritsos: The Greatest Greek Poet of His Time
When Yannis Ritsos passed away on November 11, 1990, the world of poetry lost one of the greatest poets of the 20th century.
Beach Volleyball Tournament to be Held in Syntagma Square
The Hellenic Volleyball Federation will be hosting a beach volleyball tournament in the center of Athens on June 2nd, as the city's central square,...