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The Rejection of Monarchy in Greek Culture: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times

There's always been a deep-seated rejection of monarchy in Greece, favoring accountable, accessible leaders over distant, ...
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Ancient Greek Girl Buried Wearing Ceramic Flower Wreath

Remains of an Ancient Greek girl buried wearing a ceramic wreath startle many. Was she a child bride? Did she know a heartbreaking farewell?
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Melina Mercouri’s 1982 Speech That Changed the Parthenon Marbles Debate

Discover how Melina Mercouri’s 1982 UNESCO speech launched Greece’s international campaign for the return of the Parthenon ...
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Archaeologists Uncover Powerful 3,000-Year-Old Society in Northern China

New excavations in Shaanxi reveal an independent Chinese society that thrived beyond Shang rule, reshaping views of ancient ...
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Christianity and Stoicism: Shared Ethics With Different Visions of God

While stoicism influenced Christianity and both share similar ethical values, they differ in their understandings of God and ...
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Byzantine Ballista Bolt Heads Discovered at Manzikert Battlefield

Archaeologists have uncovered 11th-century Byzantine ballista bolt heads at the Manzikert battlefield in Turkey.
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Byzantine Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes

Archaeologists have uncovered 11th-century Byzantine ballista bolt heads at the Battle of Manzikert battlefield in eastern Turkey, marking the first discovery of the rare siege weapons at the historic ...
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Human Trafficking Cases in Greece Double in a Year

Human trafficking remains one of the world’s most profitable criminal activities, generating billions of dollars annually ...
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Two Firefighters Killed Battling Major Wildfire on Crete

Two firefighters were killed while battling a major wildfire near Rethymno on Crete as strong winds fueled the blaze and forced evacuations.
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Ancient Greek Story of Antigone Warns Against Sin of Pride

The story from Greek mythology of Antigone and Polynices is a cautionary tale about the sin of pride and how it leads to our ...
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The Untold Story of Helen of Troy’s Father, King Tyndareus

In the cycle of ancient legends about the Trojan War, Helen of Troy is a central character. She is ultimately the cause of the war. What do we know about her father, Tyndareus? The ancient sources ...
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When Achilles, the Greatest Trojan War Warrior, Gave an Anti-War Speech

Achilles' anti-war speech in the Iliad reveals the cost of glory, exposing the injustice of war and the courage to question ...