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  • Travel through history at Philippi

    Travel through history at Philippi

    A visit to the ancient site of Philippi has been on my bucket list for years. Why? Well, it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Greece. But what has truly drawn me to visit this site, is that it tells a story of multiple eras. From the ancient Greeks, to the Romans,…

    Anna

    26 April 2023
    ancient Greece, Basilica, history, theatre
  • 5 Ancient Greek sports that have made it into the 21st century

    5 Ancient Greek sports that have made it into the 21st century

    Sports and sports events are something interesting. On the one hand, there is the athlete. A man or woman who trained for years to give all his or her physical abilities in one match. On the other hand, there is us. The lazy spectators who enjoy all this human achievement while relaxing ourselves. Strangely, this…

    Anna

    31 January 2023
    ancient Greece, history, Olympic Games, sports
  • What role did the Greek language have in the development of English?

    What role did the Greek language have in the development of English?

    The famous saying “It’s all Greek to me” might be the most wrongfully chosen expression there is. Because each of us speaks a little Greek every day. There are over 150.000 English words that originate from the Ancient Greek language. Architect, base, and chaos are just a few examples. How has the Greek language influenced…

    Anna

    18 January 2023
    ancient Greece, English, Greek, language
  • How has ancient Greek philosophy influenced modern thought?

    How has ancient Greek philosophy influenced modern thought?

    Philosophy, as we know it today, is often thought to have originated in ancient Greece. Although many ancient Greek philosophers may not be well known to the general public, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle still form the subject of education in many countries, all over the world. But does ancient Greek philosophy still influence modern thought…

    Anna

    12 January 2023
    ancient Greece, influence, philosophy, religion, wisdom
  • Enter ancient Greece at Mycenae

    Enter ancient Greece at Mycenae

    Greece is famous for its rich amount of archeological sites. Building in the country is almost impossible due to the abundance of history hidden underneath Greek soil. As a result, even the smallest towns have archeological sites or museums. Most of these sites are fields, covered with ancient foundations and restored columns. The most famous…

    Anna

    22 November 2022
    ancient Greece, archeology, architecture, history, Lion Gate, mythology, tomb
  • Building amongst archeological sites

    Building amongst archeological sites

    Around 50 years ago, Thessaloniki decided to do something about the endless traffic jams in the city. The idea was a metro, connecting the rectangular-shaped city center underground. Today, however, not one station opened. Why? Because building amongst archeological sites is nearly impossible. The tunnel for Thessaloniki’s metro resulted in the largest archeological dig in…

    Anna

    6 July 2022
    ancient Greece, building, metro
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