October 2019 - MyParea, A Family of Friends

What to Do in Zakynthos

Greece certainly has no shortage of beautiful islands to visit! When it comes time to plan your trip, it can be hard to choose one. Zakynthos is an island that should absolutely top your list. This island is a bit of a hidden gem because other islands seem to get more visitors. However, that doesn’t…

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Who Was Archimedes in Ancient Greece?

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Archimedes is an Ancient Greek who was a prototype of the scholar-scientist upon whose work contemporary culture provides so many conveniences. He was born around 287 B.C. at Syracuse, Sicily, which at the time was an Ancient Greek colony. He spent his early years studying in Alexandria, Egypt, which was also a part of Ancient…

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Get to Know Greek Ice Cream

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While visiting Greece, you may consider treating yourself to some ice cream! Greek ice cream that can be found in Greece today is similar to the ice cream that we know and love. Greeks have a long history of loving frozen desserts and versions of ice cream can be found dating back to ancient times….

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Artemis – Goddess of the Hunt

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During Ancient Greek times, the gods and goddesses were worshipped on a regular basis. The Greek Goddess Artemis was one of these goddesses. Considered to be one of the Twelve Olympians, she was known as the Goddess of the Hunt and the Moon and she was included in some of the major myths about the…

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