John Leonard

What We Know About the Plague of Ancient Athens

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By John Leonard

What We Know About the Plague of Ancient Athens

To many in the ancient world, the plague that befell Athens during…

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Greek Marble: The Stone that Shaped the World

Athens

By John Leonard

Greek Marble: The Stone that Shaped the World

From prehistoric Cycladic figurines to the Parthenon Marbles and beyond, marble has…

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The Top 5 Greek Archaeological Discoveries of the Decade

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By John Leonard

The Top 5 Greek Archaeological Discoveries of the Decade

Stunning discoveries over the past ten years show that archaeology in Greece…

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Homer’s Hospitality: The Ancient Roots of Greek Philoxenia

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By John Leonard

Homer’s Hospitality: The Ancient Roots of Greek Philoxenia

Greece is known as a welcoming destination, where visitors are treated as…

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The Key Archaeological Sites & Museums in Athens (Map Included)

Athens

By John Leonard

The Key Archaeological Sites & Museums in Athens (Map Included)

The most important ancient sites and museums in Athens, handy map included.…

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The Truth Behind the Lost Statue of Athena and the Virgins of the Parthenon

Athens

By John Leonard

The Truth Behind the Lost Statue of Athena and the Virgins of the Parthenon

What did the famous statue of Athena look like, who were the…

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Of Gods and Men: Mount Olympus and Dion

Mainland

By John Leonard

Of Gods and Men: Mount Olympus and Dion

Olympus was a land of gods, religious mysteries and lavish living, where…

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What We Know About the Minoan Civilization

Crete

By John Leonard

What We Know About the Minoan Civilization

The ancient Minoans were once described by the historian Will Durant as…

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wagamama: the new addition to athens’ heart that’s upgrading the local food scene

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wagamama: the new addition to athens’ heart that’s upgrading the local food scene

Wagamama brings its signature blend of traditional Asian flavors and modern twists to the vibrant heart…

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christmas in epirus

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christmas in epirus

Whether it’s the charming town of Metsovo or the picturesque villages of Elati, Paramythia and Vourgareli,…

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pozar baths: a winter escape to northern greece’s natural wonders

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pozar baths: a winter escape to northern greece’s natural wonders

A visit to the thermal waters of Pozar Baths in Aridaia is an invitation to unwind…

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“they are waiting for you every day”: caring for the stray cats of athens

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“they are waiting for you every day”: caring for the stray cats of athens

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

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a guide to falling in love with athens

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a guide to falling in love with athens

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

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thessaloniki metro: station-by-station through history and modernity

Thessaloniki

thessaloniki metro: station-by-station through history and modernity

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

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how wine bars are redefining nightlife in athens

Athens

how wine bars are redefining nightlife in athens

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

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what’s happening now in thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

what’s happening now in thessaloniki

Events, openings, and all things new in Thessaloniki.

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