John Leonard

The Soul of Greece at the Acropolis Museum

Athens

By John Leonard

The Soul of Greece at the Acropolis Museum

Home to masterpieces of Archaic and Classical art, the museum is a…

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Visit Cape Sounion For Sunsets Fit for a God

Athens

By John Leonard

Visit Cape Sounion For Sunsets Fit for a God

The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion at the Saronic Gulf is…

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Interviewing the Stars of the Acropolis Museum

Athens

By John Leonard

Interviewing the Stars of the Acropolis Museum

At last, more than a century after their discovery, eight of the…

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History of Wine: The Mists of Time

WINE

By John Leonard

History of Wine: The Mists of Time

Neolithic homesteaders were the first to experience a life more like our…

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Wine: Rites, Prizes & Symposia

WINE

By John Leonard

Wine: Rites, Prizes & Symposia 

From Athenian aristocrats to Roman students, wine was a social lubricant, the…

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Dionysus: God of Wine and Ecstasy

WINE

By John Leonard

Dionysus: God of Wine and Ecstasy

Worshipped in temples, theaters, public festivals and private parties, Dionysus brought joy…

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The Vix Krater: A Testament to the Greek Wine Trade

WINE

By John Leonard

The Vix Krater: A Testament to the Greek Wine Trade

A giant bronze mixing vessel, in which wine was blended with water…

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Must-See Archaeological Sites in Athens

Athens

By John Leonard

Must-See Archaeological Sites in Athens

Chalking up memorable experiences and appreciating history is really what visiting this…

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For almost 20 years, Nine Lives Greece has been feeding, nurturing and neutering thousands of the…

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Explore the timeless beauty of the Greek capital, where ancient myths meet contemporary discoveries.

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Now that Thessaloniki has, at last, a subway system, we propose a unique history tour that…

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Wine bars are now a cornerstone of Athenian nightlife, as an international trend goes local with…

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Events, openings, and all things new in Thessaloniki.

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