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UNESCO Officially Designates February 9 As World Greek Language Day
UNESCO on Monday officially declared February 9 as World Greek Language Day after approving a proposal made to the UN's ...
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Perdikes: Greece’s One-of-a-Kind, “Embroidered” Easter Eggs from Macedonia
Perdikes, the embroidered Easter eggs of Western Macedonia, are an egg-decorating tradition that turns Easter eggs into ...
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CIA’s Declassified File Detailing Soviet Soldiers’ Encounter With Aliens Goes Viral
A declassified CIA file from the Cold War era detailing a possible, chilling encounter between Soviet soldiers and a UFO has ...
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The Beatles’ Travels in Greece and the Dream of an Island Utopia
In the summer of 1967, the Beatles agreed to buy a group of islands in Greece, where they intended to live and work with ...
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The 20 Most Common Greek Last Names
If you're in a crowd in Greece and shout "Mr. Papadopoulos," the most common Greek last name, chances are that someone will ...
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Greece to Buy Advanced Exocet Missiles from France
Greece has signed a deal to buy 16 Exocet anti-ship missiles from France, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on Monday ...
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Cecrops: The Ancient Greek Serpent-King Who Banned Bloody Sacrifices
Cecrops, Athens’ first king, banned bloody sacrifices and reformed worship with laws, morality, and symbolic offerings.
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Holy Week Explained: What Each Day Symbolizes in Christian Faith
Holy Week is the holiest week of the Greek Orthodox Church, symbolizing the passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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The Greek General Who Challenged the Byzantine Emperor
George Maniakes was a tremendously talented general with a famously bad temper who challenged the Byzantine emperor for the ...
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Marriage Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia, New Study Finds
A new study led by researchers at Florida State University shockingly suggests that married people are more likely to develop ...
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On This Day, Theodoros Griego Became the First Greek to Set Foot in America
The first Greek person to ever set foot in America was a man named Theodoros Griego, and he arrived in the country in 1528.
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How Aristotle, Ancient Greek Philosophy Are Changing Inmates’ Lives Inside UK Prisons
The ancient philosophy of Aristotle is aiming to transform life inside UK prisons through a classical education made ...