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American Harpist Performs the Oldest Song in the World in Ancient Greek

A harpist recorded her version of a 2,200-year-old ancient Greek song, thought to be the oldest complete piece of music in ...
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Leo Leandros, Composer and Mentor to Daughter Vicky Leandros, Dies at 102

Leo Leandros (born Leandros Papathanasiou), the Greek singer, composer, and lyricist, has passed away at the age of 102.
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The Old Town of Xanthi: An Architectural Jewel in Greece

The Old Town of Xanthi in northern Greece is steeped in history and characterized by rare architecture influenced by different cultures.
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What Was the Mysterious Land of Hyperborea in Greek Mythology?

Hyperborea is a mythical land that appears several times in Greek mythology. But was it a real place? And if so, where was it ...
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The Renaissance of Greek Shipyards: From Stagnation to Strategic Hub

After more than a decade of stagnation, Greek shipyards are undergoing a dramatic and definitive turnaround. Historic ...
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Ancient City of Sardis Unveils Secrets in Landmark 65-Year Harvard–Cornell Project

Excavation at the ancient city of Sardis reveals evidence of Lydian, Greek, and Roman history, earning it UNESCO World ...
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The Origins of Humans May Have Begun by the Sea 70,000 Years Ago

New research suggests the origins of modern humans may have begun by the sea in southern Africa 70,000 years ago.
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The Ancient Greek Queen Who Massacred All Men of Lemnos Island

Hypsipyle was the mythical ancient Greek queen of Lemnos who ruled over a matriarchal society after all the men were massacred.
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Greek Prima Ballerina Stars in Grand Egyptian Museum’s Historic Opening Gala

Antigoni Tsiouli, the Principal Ballerina of the Cairo National Opera, will perform a choreography dedicated to Egyptian civilization.
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Shootout in Crete Village Leaves at Least Two Dead in Apparent Vendetta Escalation

The village of Vorizia in Crete, turned into a "war zone" after a massive exchange of gunfire, resulting in the deaths of at least two people ...
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Sotiroula Spanou Becomes Cyprus National Guard’s First Female Volunteer Recruit

Sotiroula Spanou, a 22-year-old, has made history by becoming the first woman to voluntarily enlist for service in the Cyprus National Guard ...
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Diane von Fürstenberg Honored in Thessaloniki, The Birthplace of Her Holocaust Survivor Mother

Legendary fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg returned to her mother’s birthplace, Thessaloniki, where she was honored ...