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Toronto’s Greektown Celebrates Renewal as Taste of the Danforth Returns

Tens of thousands of visitors flooded Danforth Avenue over the weekend as Taste of the Danforth made its long-awaited return ...
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Leonidas Kestekides, The Greek Confectioner Who Conquered the World

The story of the famous Leonidas chocolates and pralines is as rich as the confections themselves. It began with a Greek ...
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Athens: The Capital With the Longest Coastline for Swimming

Athens, the historic capital of Greece, is renowned for its cultural heritage, ancient landmarks, and extensive coastline.
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Greek Research Unlocks Science Behind Natural, Sulfite-Free Wine Production

University of Thessaly study reveals how indigenous yeasts and natural antioxidants like olive extract can replace sulfites in natural wine.
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World’s First Coins Were Minted in Ancient Lydia

Ancient Lydia holds the distinction of creating the first coins in the world; they soon evolved into beautiful works of art.
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Greek Women Win Three Medals at World U20 Athletics Championships

Greece won three medals at the World U20 Championships as Iouliana Roussou, Evelyn Mitropoulou and Eleni Iakovaki reached the ...
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How the Ancient Greeks Merged Their Gods With Foreign Ones

The ancient Greeks often merged their own gods and goddesses with foreign deities in a process of religious syncretism.
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How Did Ancient Greeks and Romans Brush Their Teeth?

Ancient Greeks and Romans developed practical dental care methods to maintain healthy teeth and gums long before modern ...
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Why Are Most Ancient Roman Statues Headless?

Roman statues dating to the 2nd century AD in Salamis, Cyprus. Credit: Carole Raddato / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons The ravages of time have not been kind to many ancient Roman statues. Indeed, ...
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MySpace Is Planning a Comeback More Than Two Decades After Its Rise

The owners of Myspace are planning a nostalgic relaunch to capitalize on growing user fatigue with modern, algorithm-driven ...
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Athens’ Tower of the Winds Is World’s Oldest Meteorological Station

The Tower of the Winds in Athens is the world's oldest meteorological station and one of the most important ancient monuments ...
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Sign NATO-Style Defense Pact

A mutual defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is shifting security dynamics, forcing Greece to re-evaluate ...