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A Tale of Two Economies: Greek Banks Thrive While Workers Struggle

While Greece's banks record billions in profits, the average Greek worker remains tethered to one of the lowest wage tiers in ...
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The Ancient Greek Story Behind the Word “Sycophant”

The word sycophant has fascinating roots that stem from the ancient Greek fig market. Greek has influenced modern language in various ways.
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Escalating US Tensions and Threatening Global Oil Routes

Iran said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz may close again, generating uncertainty over whether traffic would be allowed ...
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Roman Statesman Cicero and His Complex Admiration for Greece

Roman statesman Marcus Cicero’s admiration for Ancient Greece is a nuanced but revealing part of his intellectual and ...
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Constantinople Greeks: The Cosmopolitans of the Byzantine Empire’s Capital

Most people are aware of the song “Istanbul was Constantinople” and perhaps no better than the Greeks of Istanbul themselves.
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Were the Bronze Age Sea People Greek?

The emergence of the Sea Peoples in the Late Bronze Age during a period of massive upheaval remains a mystery.
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The Rise and Fall of the Greek Mafia in Philadelphia

The emergence of the Greek mafia in Philadelphia traces back to the mid-20th century, as waves of Greek immigrants settled in ...
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Voice-Controlled Car Features

A Chinese electric vehicle company has patented a voice-controlled in-vehicle toilet that slides out from beneath a passenger seat on demand. The unit can also be deployed through a simple push of the ...
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Karamanlides: The Greek Orthodox Turkish-Speaking People Native to Anatolia

A group of people native to Anatolia, the Karamanlides, are believed by many to be Turkish speaking Greeks. They used a ...
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The Ancient Greeks Believed the Universe Was Full of Alien Life

Ancient Greeks believed in alien life, as well as in gods, souls, and beings that inhabited the Moon, stars, and Heavens.
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What Did the Mycenaeans Eat? New Evidence Reveals Their Daily Diet

A new study reveals what the Mycenaeans ate, uncovering a daily diet rich in cereals, legumes, fruits, and ritual food ...
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The Day Alexander the Great Became Enraged and Fought an Army Alone

Alexander the Great’s Mallian campaign was daring—a leap of madness, courage, and legendary military brilliance in India.