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Greece
'Little England' Submitted for Oscars
Greek drama "Little England", known in Greek as "Mikra Anglia" has been submitted for the Best Foreign-Language Film category at the 87th Academy Awards.
The Greece 's Culture Ministry's committee responsible for the selection of the film that will claim a place...
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'Little England' Big Winner at Greek Film Awards
The Greek Film Academy Awards 2014 were presented without surprises Monday night at the Onassis Home of Letters and Fine Arts, hosted by actress Mina Orphanou. As expected, the big winners on the night were Yorgos Tsemberopoulos and Pantelis Voulgaris, who saw their...
Greece
The Greek Mercenary Who Fought For the King of England
In one of history's lesser-known but fascinating episodes, a Greek mercenary found himself at the head of a band of soldiers of fortune fighting for the king of England during the 16th century.
Thomas of Argos was a Greek mercenary...
Culture
Cavafy: The Greek Poet Master at Saying a Lot with Very Little
Greek poet Konstantinos Kavafis brought an international aura to modern Greek poetry, by being a master at saying a lot with very little.
Art
Famous Irish Actress to Star in Play at Little Theatre of Epidaurus
Famous Irish Actress Fiona Shaw, along with the director of "Mamma Mia" and "Iron Lady" (starring Meryl Streep) Phyllida Lloyde, will put on a theatrical play at the Little Theatre of Epidaurus July 3-4.
It is the theatrical adaptation of poet...
Greece
Two expats abandoned England for a Greek island
James and Neil, two British expats gave up a life in theatre to set up a photography shop and art gallery[...]
Greece
Greek Culture Minister Concludes Visit to China
Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou on Sunday concluded a visit to China (17-24 September) with "significant results and a new momentum for the future," a culture ministry announcement said.
The minister's trip included stops in the Chinese cities of Shanghai, Dunhuang...
Greece
The Greek Orphans of 1821 Revolution and How They Ended Up in the US
The fate of Greek orphans of the 1821 Revolution in the US is but a footnote in the history of the glorious uprising against the Turks. Nonetheless, it is definitely a fascinating one.
What happened to some children who lost...
Culture
Greek Language Day: Honoring The Mother of Western Languages
International Greek Language Day is celebrated annually every February 9, the day which also honors the memory of the Greek national poet Dionysios Solomos, who wrote Greece's national anthem ''Hymn to Liberty.''
This celebration seeks to highlight the Greek language’s...
Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great’s Assassination and the Location of the Lost Tomb
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Archaeologists and scholars have spent nearly a century investigating what happened to Alexander the Great and where his tomb is located. Some argue that his tomb is in Macedonia, northern Greece, while others claim it is in Alexandria, Egypt,...
Greece
When Casanova Fell in Love With Corfu and Caused a Scandal
When Giacomo Casanova fell in love with Corfu he was only 16 years old, but his first visit was enough to make him go back and leave his mark on the Greek island
Greece
The Greek National Anthem and Its Meaning
The Greek National Anthem is one of the most recognizable and longest of all, written by the country's "National Poet" Dionysios Solomos
Ancient Greece
The Scholars Who Deciphered the Ancient Greek Script Linear B
If not for the incredible determination and talent of two scholars, Alice Kober and Michael Ventris, the ancient Greek script Linear B would likely remain a mystery today.
While many linguists and archaeologists contributed to the decipherment of the script,...
Ancient Greece
A Crusader’s History of the Sack of Constantinople
De la Conquête de Constantinople (On the Conquest of Constantinople), one of the oldest surviving examples of French prose, is considered to be the most important historical source on the Fourth Crusade and the tragic Sack of Constantinople.
As disturbing...
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Arctic Monkeys Announce Concert in Greece
The Arctic Monkeys are coming to Greece, and fans are eagerly awaiting a thrilling musical experience! With early bird tickets for the long-awaited concert sold out within five minutes, it’s clear that music-loving fans across the country are eager...