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Magna Graecia: How Southern Italy Became a Second Homeland for the Ancient Greeks

To the ancient Greeks, southern Italy was part of their territory. It was called Magna Graecia, meaning "Great Greece".
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Santorini Lights Up in Spectacular Volcano Eruption Reenactment

Santorini lit up with drones and fireworks during Ifestia 2026, featuring a spectacular volcanic eruption reenactment.
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Sunken Maya City Found in Guatemala Shows Striking Similarities to Atlantis

In Guatemala, Lake Atitlan contains a fascinating ancient Maya settlement which has now been completely submerged, but was ...
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Malaka: The Ancient Mediterranean City Where Greek Culture Thrived

Malaka, an ancient Phoenician city in today's Spain, thrived as a Mediterranean hub enriched by Greek trade, art, and ...
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Greece Reopens Honorary Consulate in New Orleans

Greece New Orleans consulate reopens, restoring an official link with Louisiana’s historic Greek-American community.
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The Greek Education That Shaped Cleopatra’s Character

Cleopatra was a brilliant intellectual shaped by Alexandria, where her Greek education forged her philosophy, science, and rhetoric.
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82-Year-Old Dies After Fight With 76-Year-Old Over Sun Lounger in Greece

An 82-year-old man died after a fight with a 76-year-old reportedly sparked by a dispute over a sun lounger at Vouliagmeni Beach in Greece.
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How Ancient Sanctuaries Enabled the Greeks to Forge a Trade Empire

A key factor in trade at ports in the ancient Greek world was the presence of sanctuaries that ensured safe exchange.
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Thespians, the Forgotten Warriors Who Fought Alongside the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae

The Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) is one of the most famous last stands in history. However, the Spartans did not march to ...
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Step Back in Time: This Greek Village Is a Director’s Dream

Perched on a slope of legendary Mount Olympus is the picturesque Greek village of Palaios Panteleimonas, that has been used ...
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Abaris the Hyperborean: The Legendary Ancient Healer Who Could Fly

Abaris the Hyperborean, a mystical priest of Apollo, was famed for his supernatural powers, prophetic gifts and healing powers.
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honorary consulate of greece

Greece restored its consular presence in New Orleans on September 14, 2026, inaugurating an honorary consulate led by John Dennis Georges in a city with deep roots in Greek-American history. The ...