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Archaeology
Mystery of Exceptional Sound at Greece’s Epidaurus Theater Solved
The ancient mystery of the great sound quality at the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus has finally been solved, researchers posit.
Ancient Greece
Stoicism: The Greatest Quotes of Ancient Greek Philosophers
Stoicism was one of the philosophical movements of the Hellenistic period, founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC
Greek News
The Great Greek Benefactor Stavros Niarchos
Stavros Niarchos, the great Greek benefactor, passed away on this day 25 years ago, leaving a foundation that continues his philanthropy
Ancient Greece
The Profound Consequences of the Roman Conquest of Greece
The Roman conquest of Greece is an integral part of the long and rich history of this proud nation. However, people mostly focus on the periods before or after this crucial moment, neglecting the importance and long-lasting consequences of...
Greece
Koufonisia Islands: The Hidden Greek Paradise
The islands of Koufonisia have often been described as the hidden paradise of Greece and they remain a top destination for both Greek and foreign tourists.
Greece
The Tragic Story of the Four Greeks Who Perished on the Titanic
The tale of the four Greek men who died on the Titanic is not often told, but it is one of the many tragic stories about the ill-fated ship.
Ancient Greece
Hector and Andromache: The Most Moving Chapter of the Iliad
The words of the ancient Greek author Homer have echoed across the centuries. His magnum opus, the Iliad, which recounts the semi-mythical siege of Troy, is a tale of gods and demi-gods who tread the battlefield alongside larger-than-life mortal...
Greece
Chania: A Guide to the Stunningly Beautiful City on Crete
Chania is a breathtaking city on the island Crete, and a perfect vacation spot -- Chania has with something to offer any traveler!
Africa
Holy Icons and Relics in Christian Cairo
“Behold, the Lord rides on a swift cloud, and will come into Egypt.”
- Isaiah 19:1
On a Biblical tour of the Holy Land, one might visit Jerusalem, Nazareth, and the Sea of Galilee. One might also be interested in visiting...
Ancient Greece
The Greek Myth That Inspired Tolkien
British author J. R. R. Tolkien is beloved worldwide as the father of the literary fantasy genre, having written the immensely popular The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, as well as several posthumous works further exploring...