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Rick Steves Says This Greek District Offers A 'More Intimate Athens' For Tourists

Discover this lovely neighborhood of Athens, where history, walkable streets, and local charm offer relief from the city's ...
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Sparta and Athens: History's wartime lessons for a modern-day Israel

On the eve of the Peloponnesian War in 432 BC, the wise king of Sparta, Archidamus, was summoned to address a clash between the Corinthians and Athenians. Corinth, an ally of Sparta, warned that ...
Greek Reporter

Athens’ Byzantine Churches: Guardians of History and Faith

A tour of the Byzantine churches in the historic center of Athens offers history, unique architecture, and a rare viewing ...
The Red & Black

Athens’ history comes alive at the second annual Oconee Hill Cemetery Walking Tour

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The second annual Oconee Hill Cemetery walking tour was a trip through Athens’ ...
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Historic Athens to launch Facebook livecast that explores history of marginalized people

Kimberly Davis can trace her family's roots in Athens back four generations. Her lineage is a point of pride. But she knows not everybody feels that way. "Let's be honest: A lot of people don't want ...
The Atlantic

Greek History and Greek Monuments

THE notion of the antiquary current among many educated people is still that which Scott has illustrated and immortalized in the person of Mr. Oldbuck of Monkbarns, a man full of trifles and hobbies, ...