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Get to Know the Mycenaean Civilization

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Mycenaean Greece is one of the most romanticized civilizations in history. The inspiration behind the tales of Agamemnon, Achilles, and other heroes in Homer’s The Iliad, Mycenaean Greece was the first advanced civilization to be based in what is known today as Greece’s mainland. Like many other Ancient Greek civilizations, the Mycenaean Kingdoms were separate, with…

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Tour Knossos Palace on Crete

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The Palace of Knossos is the backdrop for one of the most famous stories in Greek mythology. Located on the island of Crete, parts of the palace are still standing and can still be visited today. With its sprawling grounds, beautiful frescos of dolphins cavorting with bare-breasted maidens, and stunning architecture, it’s easy to see…

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All About Alexander the Great

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According to the historian Plutarch, there were many favorable omens surrounding the birth of the man who would become known as Alexander the Great. Of course, the most fortuitous sign was that his father was the king of Macedon. As a young boy, Alexander showed great promise, applying himself successfully to many pursuits. When he…

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History of Greek Independence

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March 25th is a day of celebration in Greece as the people celebrate their Independence from the Ottoman Empire. This date is a symbolic one, chosen to represent the beginning of the movement that led to the Greek War for Independence. The successful conclusion of that war gave the Greek people their freedom. Here’s more…

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History of the Marathon

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Each year, millions of people throughout the world run in marathons. They take place throughout the world, and for many, finishing a marathon is considered to be a great accomplishment. Did you know that the marathon actually has its roots in Ancient Greece? Here’s more information about the history of this elite race:

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Profile of Hesiod – Ancient Greek Economic Philosopher

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Hesiod was a Greek poet who most likely lived between the years 800 and 650 B.C. However, the exact date is unknown since there is no official record of his birthdate. Alongside Homer, Hesiod, through his writing, had a major influence on Greek mythology and Greek lifestyles. Though his poems are drastically shorter than Homer’s,…

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The History of Science in Ancient Greece

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It’s true that the Ancient Greeks were curious about the world in which they lived. It is this curiosity that led them to make many advancements to intellectual thought.This included disciplines like philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and the sciences. In fact, many of the discoveries that resulted from their curiosity led to the further development of…

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History of Rebetiko Music

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Rebetiko is a form of urban Greek music which came about in the late 19th century, originating largely from coastal cities. It isn’t necessarily considered to be a uniform gender, but rather a label that describes a variety of urban Greek styles that originated around 1900 and continued through World War II and beyond. Also…

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History of Oxi Day

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On October 28 of each year citizens of Greece and Cyprus, as well as Greek communities throughout the nations, take time to observe Oxi Day (also known as Oxi Day). ‘Oxi’ is the Greek word for ‘no’. The date commemorates the history-making stance taken in 1940 by Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas against the oppressive pressure…

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All About the Minoan Civilization

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The Minoan Civilization was an Aegean Bronze Age civilization on the island of Crete and other Aegean islands. It flourished from around 2600 to 1600 BC and ended around 1100 BC. There’s even evidence of the civilization’s existencestill standing today, especially on the island of Crete. For instance, the Knossos Palace is a classic example…

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