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Tantalize: How a Greek Myth of Eternal Punishment Became an English Word

The English word "tantalize" comes from the iconic Greek myth of Tantalus, an ancient Greek king who faced a brutal ...
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Ancient Skulls Found in Greece Reveal Evidence of Advanced Surgical Procedures

A skull which was discovered by anthropologists in the Paliokastro area of Thasos, Greece, shows signs of complicated surgery ...
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October 26, 1912: Greek Army Liberates Thessaloniki from Ottoman Rule

It was October 26, 1912 when freedom bells rang in Thessaloniki, as the Greek army liberated the city from Ottoman rule.
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What Caused the Untimely Death of Alexander the Great?

The untimely death of Alexander the Great, on June 10, 323 B.C. in Babylon, has long been a topic of hot debate by historians ...
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The Greek Journalist Who Rubbed Shoulders With America’s Powerful

Greek journalist Elias Demetracopoulos was one of the most fascinating figures in 20th-century political history.
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Thessaloniki Celebrates Patron Saint and Liberation from the Ottomans

The city of Thessaloniki celebrated on Sunday, October 26, 113 years since its liberation from the Ottoman Turks.
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Carl Sagan on the Brilliance of Ancient Greek Scientist Eratosthenes

Carl Sagan explained the thought process of the ancient Greek scientist Eratosthenes, who determined the circumference of the ...
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Homer: Did the Man Behind the Iliad and Odyssey Really Exist?

Was Homer real? Scholars have debated this issue for years. This article examines some of the arguments for and against his ...
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The Mystery of the Ancient Greek Statues Found in Italy

The mystery of the Riace Bronzes, two ancient Greek statues remains strong since the day they were recovered off the coast of ...
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Updated US Travel Advisory to Greece Warns of “Common Petty Crime”

The United States updated their travel warning to Greece this week to include warnings related to petty crime and social ...
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Greek Mariners Fought the Axis Powers Long Before OXI Day

On October 28, Greeks around the world celebrate Oxi Day, commemorating the Greek government’s decision to resist the ...
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Saint Demetrios: The History of Thessaloniki’s Beloved Patron Saint

Saint Demetrios (or Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki is one of the most popular Christian saints not only in Greece but across the ...