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Visiting Greece: A Ferry Tale on the Aegean Sea

These are candid scenes we encountered on some islands and stops during our tour of Greece via 3-day cruise. We used ferries as we visited the beautiful islands of the Cyclades, with a stop at Kusadasi, Turkey, to visit...

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Strauss opera opens this weekend

The Greek National Opera, putting its many problems aside, is about to inaugurate its latest production. Directed by Philippe Arlaud, Richard Strauss's «Ariadne auf Naxos» is an ambitious joint collaboration with the Teatro...

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The Astronomical Orientation of Ancient Greek Temples – by Alun Salt, PLoS ONE

Alun Salt will doubtless be known to many readers here, not least for his interest in archaeo-astronomy, research which looks into the ways in which ancient peoples regarded the sky from the perspective of its solar, lunar and...

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Plucky 'Caesar' troupe carries on in downpour

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company performs amid ruins of Patapsco Female Institute Y ou've got to admire the mix of imagination and chutzpah behind the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, which last year tried out the concept of an...

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The First Athenian Empire - Abuse of Power

The Disadvantages of Membership to The Delian League The unforseen consequences in membership to the Delian League and how Athens established imperialistic control over her allies It is acknowledged in the majority that the...

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Visiting Greece - a Ferry Tale on the Aegean Sea

Touring Greece via 3-day cruise, then by ferries as we visited the beautiful islands of the Cyclades, with a stop at Kusadasi, Turkey, to visit Ephesus, where Mary, mother of Jesus spent her last days 2,000 years ago. These are...

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Enjoyable Holidays to Greece

so delectable cuisine. Many travelers find themselves drawn to this country for so many reasons, and return frequently to bask in its presence. If you are thinking about going to one or more of the islands, but seem to be a bit...

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Catch Corona Borealis while you can

Mike Lynch Special to The Herald There are big wonderful constellations like Orion the Hunter or Scorpius the Scorpion over Northwestern Washington, but there are also diminutive but distinct constellations like Corona...

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Greek Island Hopping to Mykonos for Seniors

Holidays on Mykonos Appeal To Both Older People and the Young Mykonos, the setting of the "Shirley Valentine" film, is one of Greece's most popular islands, offering good beaches, excellent shopping and day-trips to Delos....

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Tips for Your Trip to Greece

Before I left for Greece, you guys sent in amazing advice, so I thought I’d return the favor. These places were the highlights of our trip. Athens Palia Taverna tou Psara This was our first meal in Greece, and we returned for...

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