John Leonard

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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Eptapirgio: The Thessaloniki Castle that Became an Infamous Prison

Thessaloniki

By John Leonard

Eptapirgio: The Thessaloniki Castle that Became an Infamous Prison

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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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