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Greek History

Cycladic Figurines: the most evocative image of Aegean

Cycladic figurines are certainly the most enigmatic, abstract, and evocative objects from Greek prehistory, that also inspired the art pioneers of abstraction and cubism of the early 20th century.

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Athens

The Metro of Athens: The History, the Findings, and the Art

The Metro of Athens is a project full of history that is long overdue. The findings that were excavated and put on display along with the contemporary Art embellishing many of the stations make the Metro of Athens unique and full of history.

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Greek History

May Day customs: Why we make a wreath

May Day is essentially considered the first day of spring. It conveys the message of victory and the supremacy of nature. It is also a day of victory of summer against winter.

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Near Athens

The two-and-a-half thousand-year-old mesmerizing site of Delphi

Explore the mythical 2,500-year-old site of Delphi and witness the history and energy of the surrounding area as well.

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