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There’s nowhere quite like Athens. The mix of ancient ruins and modern city life is pretty surreal, and the juxtaposition of ...
Modern Meditations is a quick, easy read chalked full of nuggets of wisdom and pearls of practical advice for living a modern ...
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What Was the Polis?
For the Greeks, the idea was a fluid one—a literal place and a civic ideal that allowed for democracy to flourish.
Dionysiou Areopagitou, the most beautiful street in Athens, is getting alighting makeover to enhance its beauties.
The ancient Greek city of Pergamon in Anatolia flourished and enjoyed a long period of glory forging a successful alliance ...
Deciding where to stay in Athens can be difficult, with so many choices. Here are the best neighbourhoods and hotels to ...
“Join us from May 1 to June 1 to experience a lively, springtime Athens,” said Mayor Haris Doukas. Iconic locations like Lycabettus Hill, Roman Agora, Amerikis Square, Eleftherias Park, Athens ...
One of the best areas to stay in Athens is Plaka, which is central and ideal if you want to explore the city on foot. It is close to major sites such as the Acropolis and the Roman Agora. Plaka is ...
The agoras of the ancient Greek city-states were open areas for people to assemble for everything from political gatherings to public debates. Ancient Agora is the most popular of its kind ...
Roman soldiers typically stayed at temporary camps for a few days or weeks before continuing marching. The Hoog Buurlo camp ...