Greece’s new president is a leading advocate of bringing home the Parthenon sculptures from Britain
Greek lawmakers on Wednesday elected as president a former parliamentary speaker and leading advocate for the return of the ...
Greek lawmakers elect advocate for return of sculptures from Britain as president
Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country’s new president ...
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Nike: The Greek Goddess of Victory Incarnate
Nike was the Greek goddess of victory and an attendant of Zeus. While not among the 12 Olympian gods, she is described as a ...
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What Is Greece Known For? 15 Famous Things
Experience the magic of Greece: immerse yourself in its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. A top ...
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What Stood on the Acropolis Before the Parthenon?
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the ...
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2,000-year-old statue found in rubbish bag in Greece
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Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans
Authorities say the statue dates back to the Hellenistic period and are investigating how it ended up among garbage. It was worse for wear — no head and no arms.
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Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans
An ancient marble statue of a woman believed to be more than ... During preparations for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, archaeologists worked alongside construction workers to preserve ...
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2,000-year-old headless statue found in Greece near trash cans, police now investigating
In December, construction workers putting in natural gas pipelines near Athens found a Roman-era statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes buried upright in a brick-lined pit near the Acropolis of ...
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Open or closed? Athens-area schools begin to make decisions for Thursday
With nearly all schools in the Athens area closed on Wednesday due to winter weather, including Athens Technical College and the University of Georgia, many schools will consider Thursdays operations.
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2,000-year-old statue found in bin bag in Greece
The headless statue of a woman was found in a bin bag in Thessaloniki. Credit: AP A marble statue believed to be more than 2,000 years old has been found abandoned in a bin bag near the Greek city ...
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A 2,000-year-old statue is found abandoned in a garbage bag in Greece
In December, workers installing natural gas pipelines near Athens uncovered a Roman-era statue of Hermes buried upright in a brick-lined pit near the Acropolis. Thessaloniki weeks ago unveiled a trove ...