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Ancient Greece
When Athens Revolted Against Macedon’s Hegemony in Greece
Alexander the Great died unexpectedly in 323 BC, suddenly leaving his vast empire without a leader. Sensing a chance to break free of the not-so-popular autocratic rule of Macedon, Athens, along with other Greek states, rallied in revolt. The...
Archaeology
Has the Location of Plato’s Grave Been Found in Athens?
An Italian archaeologist says he has found the exact location of Plato's grave in the Platonic Academy in Athens after deciphering the Herculaneum papyri.
The Herculaneum papyri are a collection of over 1,800 ancient scrolls discovered in the 18th century....
Greek News
What’s Next for Bilateral Relations Between Greece and Turkey?
You don’t have to be an expert to know that the relations between Greece and Turkey have been among the most turbulent in the diplomatic history of Europe.
Rooted in a history of disputes, the two Mediterranean nations have gone...
Ancient Greece
Lesser Known Ancient Greek City-States
While Athens and Sparta dominate history book pages, there are lesser known ancient Greek city-states that played an important role in the spread of Greek civilization.
City-states such as Thebes in Central Greece, Argos and Corinth in the Peloponnese, the...
Greek News
Athens Declared ‘Best Smelling’ City in Europe
People living in Athens may disagree, but a recent study analyzing 30 major cities in Europe and beyond, has found that the Greek capital is the best-smelling city.
The study by HAYPP has shed light on this overlooked aspect of...
Greek News
Athens Set to Receive Major Upgrade Projects
Governor of the Attica Region Nikos Hardalias and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas have agreed to move forward with 40 upgrade projects in the Greek capital expected to cost around 101 million euros.
The two officials met earlier this week to...
Environment
‘Save Our Oceans’: The Parthenon Illuminated as Conference Starts in Athens
Representatives from at least 100 countries have gathered in Athens this week for the "Our Ocean Conference," uniting in a concerted effort to address the formidable challenges confronting the world's oceans.
Greenpeace's call for enhanced ocean protection sets the stage...
Greek News
United Resumes Washington DC-Athens Flights Earlier Than Planned
United Airlines resumed flights between Washington DC and Athens, Greece on Sunday almost three weeks earlier than planned.
The flights, which will operate daily for the next several months, will be exclusively operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
United previously planned...
Greek News
On This Day in 1896 the First Modern Olympic Games Began in Athens
On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic games began in Athens, Greece with the opening ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.
Athens was chosen to honor the birthplace of the...
Greek News
Mother Saves Daughter in Greece’s Second Ever Liver Transplant
Following on from the father-daughter liver transplant three months ago—the first liver transplant from a living donor in Greece—a mother has now done the same for her daughter.
The new liver transplant from a living donor, a mother-daughter pairing from...