Mythology
The Ancient Greeks sacrificed their ugliest inhabitants
While Ancient Greece is remembered for its philosophy and architecture, the ancient Greeks brutally sacrificed their ugliest to maintain the common good, in a custom known as the pharmakos ritual.
Gods Poseidon and Athena romp through the streets of Cambridge (pics + vid)
The people in the city center of Cambridge were befuddled as Poseidon and Athena took to the streets as part of a campaign to get children interested in history. When the gods aren’t sightseeing around Cambridge, they perform at the Cambridge Arts Theater as hosts for two shows from the Horrible Histories series where they portray Groovy Greeks.
Jutta Stroszeck talks for the “Oracle of Athens”
The “Oracle of Athens”, the only oracle found in the Greek capital , was recently discovered at the archaeological site of Kerameikos by the German Archaeological Institute in Athens.
Jutta Stroszeck, who leads the group of archaeologists, talked to ANA-MPA about the importance of this finding.
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New findings shed light on Temple of Apollo
New findings obtained at the Temple of Apollo, located in the village of Gülp?nar in the northwestern province of Çanakkale's Ayvac?k district, have revealed a residence, revealing plans and gardens of various eras.
The Temple of Apollo Smintheus, which became nonfunctional some 1,500 years ago, was used for different purposes in each era.
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Sirens to go off in Greece on Tuesday
Warning sirens will go off in tests all over Greece on Tuesday, as part of the nationwide civil defence exercise “Parmenion”, the Greek Police announced.
At 11:00 am on Tuesday morning, the sirens will sound intermittently and at differing sound levels for 60 seconds, until 11:05 am, when an uninterrupted siren will sound for another 60 seconds.
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Excavations begin anew in 'pirate city'
Teams digging in an ancient city on Turkey?s Mediterranean coast that was once home to pirates discover a variety of artifacts, including anchors and a bath Once a hub for pirate activity, the ancient city of Antiocheia Ad Cragnum in Antalya?s Gazipa?a district is now undergoing renewed excavations that is shedding new light on the history of the area.
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The beauty of Crete from above (beautiful video)
Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the birthplace of Europe, where myth has it Zeus abducted a Phoenician princess named ‘Europe’ after he transformed into a stunning white bull. Here is a beautiful video of Crete from the air, shot with a drone and lots of love, as George Bougiakas, the videographer writes during his holiday there.
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Amazing aerial footage of Greece (video)
Here is a an amazing video showing beauties of the Greek landscape and culture accompanied by a song called “Dance of Satyrs” by Greek band Daemonia Nymphe.
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Head of Medusa found in Antalya
The head of Medusa, a Greek mythological creature who turned all that gazed upon her into stone, has been unearthed during excavations in the ancient city of Antiocheia Ad Cragum in the southern province of Antalya's Gazipa?a district.
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The Unseen Museum showcases the Mirror of Europe
After the exhibit Artemis from the sea at the National Archeology Museum, the Unseen Museum presents the the Mirror of Europe. “The Mirror of Europe” is a bronze mirror of the early 4th century BC, discovered in a tomb of rich woman from ancient Eretria. On its surface, you can see the wonderful representation of Europe on the bull.
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