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Landmark Exhibition on Ancient Cycladic Civilization Now Online

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By John Leonard

Landmark Exhibition on Ancient Cycladic Civilization Now Online

The exhibition, hosted by the museum director Prof. Nikolaos Stampolidis, is an…

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Plunderer’s Diary: When Charles Cockerell Came to Greece

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Plunderer’s Diary: When Charles Cockerell Came to Greece

The young architect Charles Cockerell came to Greece to learn about its…

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The Strange Artifacts Hidden Inside the Parthenon’s Walls

Athens

By John Leonard

The Strange Artifacts Hidden Inside the Parthenon’s Walls

Archaeologists are discovering worlds within worlds on top of the Acropolis, with…

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What We Know About the Plague of Ancient Athens

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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

PHILOXENIA

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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