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Authorities raid illegal endangered animal museums in Istanbul
Turkish authorities raided two illegal animal museums in Istanbul, seizing taxidermy specimens of polar bears, crocodiles, lions, cheetahs and bison, among numerous other wildlife.
A 93-year-old Greek grandmother’s scarves travel to children in need
In her tiny Athens apartment, 93-year-old Ioanna Matsouka has knit thousands of brightly colored scarves for children in need from Greece to Ukraine - and she has no plans to quit just yet.
"Until I die, I will be knitting," Matsouka said. Her knitting needles clicked through her expert fingers, her nails painted red. "It brings me joy to share them."
The Best Places for Extreme Sports in Greece
Greece, a mosaic of sun-drenched landscapes and azure seas, is primed for daring exploits and unforgettable moments.
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Ancient Roman home with 'unparalleled' mosaic found in Italy
Italian archaeologists have uncovered a luxurious Roman home near the Colosseum, boasting an "unparalleled" mosaic featuring shells, marble and precious glass, the Culture Ministry said on Dec. 12.
Tale of Tools | Athens | To September 3
In "The Tale of Tools: The Untold Narrative of Wooden Handiwork Implements from Greece," the Benaki Museum (benaki.org) has put together a very informative presentation that showcases beautifully crafted tools used in traditional spinning, sewing, knitting and embroidery.
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Plastic pirouettes: Japan’s recycled bottle ballet
The dancers' futuristic headgear glints under the lights at a top ballet show, but just two months ago their plastic costumes were sticky bottles tossed into a Tokyo recycling bin.
"Plastic," a new production by renowned Japanese company K-BALLET, aims to draw attention to a global pollution crisis through some unusual set and wardrobe design.
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Hatay mosaics exported to more than 30 countries
The history of Hatay, which has hosted many civilizations and has been one of the centers of mosaic art, is a source of inspiration for artists, where works produced in the mosaic workshop in the southern city are exported to more than 30 countries upon demand.
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Mosaic depicts open-air banquet
During the excavations in the ancient city of Germanicia in the southern province of Kahramanmaraş, a mosaic describing an open-air feast where three women are dancing to music has been unearthed. The mosaic is believed to date back to 1,500 years.
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Richard III archaeologists strike again with Roman mosaic
A team of archaeologists from the University of Leicester in central England certainly appear to have the golden touch.
2,700-year-old mosaic found in Turkey’s west
A 2,700-year-old mosaic believed to belong to a wealthy Roman was unearthed in a house-shaped compartment 10 meters below the ground in Turkey's west.
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