John Leonard

Stepping Stones of Conquerors: The Rich History of the Dodecanese

Dodecanese

By John Leonard

Stepping Stones of Conquerors: The Rich History of the Dodecanese

From ancient settlements and temples to medieval castles, mosques, stylish Italian architecture…

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The Stories Behind the National Archaeological Museum’s most Spectacular Statues

Athens

By John Leonard

The Stories Behind the National Archaeological Museum’s most Spectacular Statues

Recovered from watery graves, rescued from the clutches of smugglers and painstakingly…

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Image Gallery: The Highlights of Santorini’s Akrotiri

Santorini

By John Leonard

Image Gallery: The Highlights of Santorini’s Akrotiri

See some of the most important finds at the Archaeological Site of…

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In Pictures: The Traces of Ancient Athenian Democracy

Democracy

By John Leonard

In Pictures: The Traces of Ancient Athenian Democracy

In Greece’s museums, at archaeological sites and prominent in the natural landscape,…

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The Messages Behind the Parthenon’s Sculptures

Athens

By John Leonard

The Messages Behind the Parthenon’s Sculptures

The Parthenon’s sculptural decoration paid homage to the progressive, dynamic culture and…

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The Optical Illusions That Make the Parthenon Perfect

Athens

By John Leonard

The Optical Illusions That Make the Parthenon Perfect

There is more to the Parthenon than meets the eye, as architects,…

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Ancient Macedonia’s Game of Thrones

Thessaloniki

By John Leonard

Ancient Macedonia’s Game of Thrones

Founded by the legendary Perdiccas, the ancient Macedonian juggernaut, under Alexander, drove…

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From Vergina to Philippi: The Ancient Riches of Northern Greece

Thessaloniki

By John Leonard

From Vergina to Philippi: The Ancient Riches of Northern Greece

From the nation’s second city to the museums and archaeological splendor of…

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