This Greek ruin might be from long-lost culture that ...

A drinking vessel decorated with a bull's head is among the religious objects excavated from a site near histoorical Sparta. (Courtesy of Greek Ministry of Culture)

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Greek debt crisis triggers memories of World War Two

Initially I did not think much of it. "We want democracy, we don't want war," said Lila Stylianou, a music professor, as we chatted in the port area of Piraeus following Sunday's referendum. People filled cafes along Marina Zea as the sun went down, eating ...

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Greek debt crisis triggers memories of World War Two

Initially I did not think much of it. "We want democracy, we don't want war," said Lila Stylianou, a music professor, as we chatted in the port area of Piraeus following Sunday's referendum. People filled cafes along Marina Zea as the sun went down, eating ...

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Greek debt crisis triggers memories of World War Two

Initially I did not think much of it. "We want democracy, we don't want war," said Lila Stylianou, a music professor, as we chatted in the port area of Piraeus following Sunday's referendum. People filled cafes along Marina Zea as the sun went down, eating ...

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Greek debt crisis triggers memories of World War Two

Initially I did not think much of it. "We want democracy, we don't want war," said Lila Stylianou, a music professor, as we chatted in the port area of Piraeus following Sunday's referendum. People filled cafes along Marina Zea as the sun went down, eating ...

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Greek debt crisis triggers memories of World War Two

Initially I did not think much of it. "We want democracy, we don't want war," said Lila Stylianou, a music professor, as we chatted in the port area of Piraeus following Sunday's referendum. People filled cafes along Marina Zea as the sun went down, eating ...

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Ancient Shipwrecks and Secrets Revealed at the Greek Museum of Underwater Antiquities

“Paul Valery would have no objection about this museum.” This was the first thing that was said after the presentation of the Greek Museum of Underwater Antiquities, a unique international museum which will be housed in the Silos building in Piraeus. The museum plan presentation took place under the auspices of Piraeus municipality and Piraeus Port Authority under the European Maritime Day that transformed the area, highlighting its history, dynamics and its prospect of becoming a leading port in Europe. Two thousand antiquities will be placed inside the unique Silo building which was built in 1936 — a great example of industrial architecture. The exhibits were found on the bottom of the Greek seas and were mostly housed in closed warehouses, said the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities director Angeliki Simosi. The exhibits will be spread over 6,500 square meters, in the 13,500-square-meter industrial building, creating a museum that will combine the city’s history and the port’s economic development, with the antiquities. Statues, equipment, weapons, unique ceramic vases, jewelry and maps will be displayed, while the museum also plans on displaying entire shipwreck hulls which have been found on the seabed, and transfer them to the building. The museum’s uniqueness on an international level is evident, and it is not only restricted to the exhibits. Museum visitors will be able to dive underwater to explore the antiquities found on the seabed. Furthermore, the southern museum area will be turned into a diving site where visitor can receive lessons.

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New Study Suggests Theory Of Early Humans In Naxos

The “Stélida Naxos Archaeological Project (SNAP)”, directed by Dr. Tristan Carter of McMaster University, under the auspices of the Canadian Institute in Greece, suggests that early humans could have existed in Stelida, Naxos as long as 260,000 years ago. Specifically, during the excavation, researchers revealed a series of objects of archaeological interest that verify the existence of Neanderthals, an extinct species of human in the genus Homo in Stelida, a tourist area on the north-west coast of Naxos. The majority of findings were carved stones while a quantity of emery was discovered. Until recently, the archaeologists believed that the human activity on Cyclades started approximately in the 5th millennium B.C, but this five-year program, approved by the Central Archaeological Council, brings to light finds that will change the prehistoric data on the islands. During the process, scientific technics are used in an effort to date the site in order to clarify when the early humans migrated to Europe through the Aegean basin and if this migration was realized through the sea. In addition, the relations of the early humans, the Neanderthals and the Homo Sapiens, will be examined.

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Abraham Lincoln Inspired Civil War Troops with Greek Hero Poem

  Last month was the 150th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, a virtually unanimous choice as one of America’s greatest presidents, and in many historians’ eyes at the very top of the list. With the benefit of a century and a half of hindsight, an overview of Lincoln’s place in history often falls […] The post Abraham Lincoln Inspired Civil War Troops with Greek Hero Poem appeared first on The National Herald.

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Acropolis Museum Celebrates Independence Day

The Acropolis Museum will be open free of charge on Wednesday, March 25, to celebrate Greece ‘s Independence Day, it announced. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the archaeologists-guides will be leading activities for both adults and children as follows: For adults: “Acropolis Museum artifacts speak about the historical memory of ancient Greeks” will make use of museum objects to show visitors how ancient Greeks saw their own past, their great historical events and their mythology. In Greek (10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.), English (10:30 a.m.) and French (10:30 a.m.). Duration: About 50 minutes, maximum number of participants, 35. Strictly on first come-first serve basis. For children with parents: Children will look for artifacts related to history and the myths of Athens and will create their own souvenir. This is an activity by age group. Ages 4-7, at 12 noon. Ages 8-12, 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. About 50 minutes each. Maximum participants per activity: 20 children. Strictly on first come first serve basis. In addition, the Museum’s restaurant (2nd floor) will be offering a “traditional Greek dish.” (source: ana-mpa)

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Acropolis Museum Celebrates Independence Day

The Acropolis Museum will be open free of charge on Wednesday, March 25, to celebrate Greece ‘s Independence Day, it announced. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the archaeologists-guides will be leading activities for both adults and children as follows: For adults: “Acropolis Museum artifacts speak about the historical memory of ancient Greeks” will make use of museum objects to show visitors how ancient Greeks saw their own past, their great historical events and their mythology. In Greek (10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.), English (10:30 a.m.) and French (10:30 a.m.). Duration: About 50 minutes, maximum number of participants, 35. Strictly on first come-first serve basis. For children with parents: Children will look for artifacts related to history and the myths of Athens and will create their own souvenir. This is an activity by age group. Ages 4-7, at 12 noon. Ages 8-12, 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. About 50 minutes each. Maximum participants per activity: 20 children. Strictly on first come first serve basis. In addition, the Museum’s restaurant (2nd floor) will be offering a “traditional Greek dish.” (source: ana-mpa)

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Ancient Chariot Among Eye-Popping Artifacts Found In Elaborate Tomb

An opulent tomb made for ancient royalty has been unearthed in France's Champagne region, along with a trove of eye-popping artifacts that include elaborate pottery, a sheathed knife, and a chariot, Live Science reported. And yes, human remains were found inside. Whose tomb is it? "It is probably [that of] a local Celtic prince," Dominique Garcia, president of France's National Archaeological Research Institute, told journalists during a site visit, according to BBC News. The institute has been conducting excavations at the site since last October. Archaeologists from the institute said in a written statement on Thursday that the discovery may hold clues about how Mediterranean traders came into contact with Celtic communities on the continent. Supporting this notion is one of the artifacts found at the site, a wine cauldron decorated with Greek iconography. "We believe this cauldron is probably Etruscan- or Greek-made," Emilie Millet, one of the archaeologists, told The Telegraph. The 130-foot wide burial site, which was found near Lavau in October, dates back to the early 5th Century B.C. In addition to the remains of the prince and the artifacts, the remains of an unknown woman were also found at the site, The Telegraph reported. "We know this tomb was built before that of the prince, but there could well be family links between these two figures," Bastien Dubuis, another archaeologist at the institute, told The Telegraph. Discovery News reported that the excavation is expected to wind up at the end of the month. Check out photos of the new findings below.

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Jewish Museum of Greece Moved to Downtown Athens

The Jewish Museum of Greece in Athens was first established in 1977 and was housed in a small space next to the city’s synagogue. However, the collection started to grow over the years and needed a much larger space in order to be properly exhibited. Now, the museum has acquired a renovated neoclassical building in the heart of Athens, near Syntagma Square. Over the last 38 years, the museum has come a long way. The curators have collected significant cultural items from various communities across the country, creating an important and innovative center for the exploration of the Greek-Jewish identity. According to the museum’s official website, “the new building is of great architectural interest. Only the exterior walls of the existing 19th century building were maintained; the interior was completely rebuilt in order to meet the demands of a modern Museum.” The 800-square-meter space houses more than 8,000 items, including religious and domestic artifacts that record the history and tradition of the Greek Jews. Furthermore, the building will also house temporary exhibitions, a contemporary art gallery, a photographic archive, a conservation laboratory and an educational programs area. As it is mentioned on the official website, the museum aims: to collect and exhibit all elements of the history, tradition and culture of the Greek-Jewish community; to research, study and record the tangible and intangible heritage of the Greek Jews and communicate such for the purposes of education and enjoyment; to introduce visitors of all ages and nationalities to the diversity of the Greek Jewish heritage, in the context of Greek history; to foster cross-cultural understanding among people and promote public dialogue about tolerance and respect for people of all religions, races, cultures and ethnic backgrounds, using lessons from the Holocaust.

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Jewish Museum of Greece Moved to Downtown Athens

The Jewish Museum of Greece in Athens was first established in 1977 and was housed in a small space next to the city’s synagogue. However, the collection started to grow over the years and needed a much larger space in order to be properly exhibited. Now, the museum has acquired a renovated neoclassical building in the heart of Athens, near Syntagma Square. Over the last 38 years, the museum has come a long way. The curators have collected significant cultural items from various communities across the country, creating an important and innovative center for the exploration of the Greek-Jewish identity. According to the museum’s official website, “the new building is of great architectural interest. Only the exterior walls of the existing 19th century building were maintained; the interior was completely rebuilt in order to meet the demands of a modern Museum.” The 800-square-meter space houses more than 8,000 items, including religious and domestic artifacts that record the history and tradition of the Greek Jews. Furthermore, the building will also house temporary exhibitions, a contemporary art gallery, a photographic archive, a conservation laboratory and an educational programs area. As it is mentioned on the official website, the museum aims: to collect and exhibit all elements of the history, tradition and culture of the Greek-Jewish community; to research, study and record the tangible and intangible heritage of the Greek Jews and communicate such for the purposes of education and enjoyment; to introduce visitors of all ages and nationalities to the diversity of the Greek Jewish heritage, in the context of Greek history; to foster cross-cultural understanding among people and promote public dialogue about tolerance and respect for people of all religions, races, cultures and ethnic backgrounds, using lessons from the Holocaust.

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Ancient Greek City Philippi to Claim Place in World Heritage List

It was revealed on Monday that the archaeological site of Philippi in northern Greece will be a candidate to become one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. UNESCO’s World Heritage List includes archaeological sites and monuments of special cultural or physical significance to the common heritage of humanity. The sites are selected based on certain criteria. For example if a site is recognized as an outstanding example representing major stages of earth’s history or as a masterpiece of human creative genius. Therefore the archaeological site of Philippi is undoubtedly worthy of a place on UNESCO’s list. “The area of Philippi hosts a series of archaeological monuments, witnesses to a long historical path during which civilizations intersected and developed,” writes UNESCO’s official site. Philippi was established in 356 BC by the king of Macedon, Philip II, on the site of the Thasian colony of Crenides, near the head of the Aegean Sea. Centuries later, it was abandoned after the Ottoman conquest (14th century). The present municipality of Filippoi is located near the ancient city’s ruins and it is part of the region of East Macedonia and Thrace in Kavala, Greece. The ancient city is currently the most important archaeological site in the region. The first excavations did not begin until the summer of 1914,and were soon interrupted by World War I. Between 1920 and 1937, archaeologists unearthed the Greek theatre, the forum, the baths and the city walls. After World War II, Greek archaeologists returned to the site, uncovering multiple public buildings.

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Greek archaeologists find 5800-year-old skeleton couple in loving embrace

Archaeologists have found the remains of a young Neolithic couple embracing each other at an archaeological site near the Diros Caves in the ...

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Greek archaeologists find remains of embracing couple in Neolithic tomb

The remains of a man and woman locked in an embrace, which were found at an archaeological site near the Diros Caves in the Peloponnese, constitute a “stunning discovery” dating to around 3,800 BC, the head of the dig has told Kathimerini.

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German Vice Chancellor to Greek Govt: Forget the WWII Reparations

German Vice Chancellor, Economy Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Sigmar Gabriel in a public appearance earlier today, following a renewed demand from Greece’s new leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, ruled out the possibility of Berlin accepting Athens’ claims regarding World War II reparations. As he characteristically said, the Greek claims stand “zero” chances. Tsipras, in his first major speech in front of the Greek MPs’ in the Parliament yesterday, described the country’s new program to exit austerity, while eliminating the possibility of any extension of its 240-billion-euro bailout package and vowed to seek war reparations from Germany. The demand for compensation, which rose for the first time in 2013 by the previous government, was firmly rejected by Gabriel who said that “the possibility is zero,” adding that a treaty signed in 1990 has once and for all wrapped up all similar claims. He referred to the “Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany,” also known as the “Two plus Four Treaty” that was signed 25 years ago, in September 1990, by former West Germany, former East Germany and the four World War II allies just before the German reunification. According to the Treaty, the four powers that occupied Germany at the end of World War II (USSR, USA, United Kingdom and France) renounced all rights they held in Germany, allowing a united Germany to become fully sovereign the following year. No reference to war reparations was made in the Treaty and it was recognized as a legal commitment within the framework of the Paris Charter, also adopted by Greece. For Berlin, the document effectively drew a line under possible future claims for war reparations, thus it denies owing anything more to Greece for World War II after the 115 million marks it paid in 1960, as part of a total of 12 war compensation deals signed between Western Germany and Western nations. Athens, though, said it has always considered that deal as an initial payment, with the rest to be discussed after Germany was finally reunified. It should be noted that less than a month ago, on January 12, after a report published in Greek newspaper “To Vima” regarding the forced occupation loan taken by the Nazis during World War II and which remains unpaid until today, German Finance Ministry spokesperson Martin Jager said that “no Greek request has been submitted on the matter. Almost 70 years after the war ended, the question of reparations has lost its legitimacy. We do not see any basis to such a request.”

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War reparations: A lesson in Greek history

...Or could it be history repeating itself?

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War reparations: A lesson in Greek history

...Or could it be history repeating itself?

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