Parthenon sculptures come to life
The British Museum in London is home to the Elgin Marbles, many of the finest sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens. It's an impressive display, but what we see today is a lot different than they...
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US Dollar woes - but look at those drachmas!
Like many who travel to Europe and pay for European goods and services, I've spent plenty of time the past couple of years bemoaning how the US Dollar has sunk in comparison. Everything in Europe gets...
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The Pitt connection
OK, I admit I’m far behind most of the country in my movie consumption (and TV and video games, too). So this will be old news to some, but I finally watched the movie Troy a couple of nights ago, with...
View ArticleGreece: Lost city of the Mycenaeans discovered
A partially submerged "lost" harbor town, built by the ancient Mycenaeans nearly 3,500 years ago, has been discovered along a rocky stretch of Greek coast. Florida State professor Daniel Pullen and his...
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Shirley Valentine -- Greece movie recommendation
I finally watched Shirley Valentine, the movie that's been sitting on top of the TV for months. I got it because I'm watching movies about the places we travel. I was surprised to be quite captivated...
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Greek Myths - soap opera of the gods
In Our Time did a great radio/podcast episode on The Greek Myths. As usual, they had a fascinating discussion with the experts. The show is British & scholarly, but not stuffy. How to cover such a...
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Photo: Greek Islands, relaxing on the yacht
(click for large image) The yacht's tied up at the pier, and it's time to relax. I don't remember for sure, but I bet they were talking about dinner plans or sightseeing options (perhaps over a...
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Photo: Mazelike streets of Mykonos
Click for larger image On the Greek island of Mykonos, the main town is full of tiny winding streets like this. Well, kind of like this, except that they're often full of shops and people! As you...
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So there I was… on the donkey poo luge
Santorini, one of the Greek Islands, is a fantastic volcanic island in the Aegean. Thousands of years ago, the center of the island was destroyed in a massive eruption. The islands that survive today...
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Using music to learn a language
What is it about melody that helps us memorize words and lyrics? This can be explained by "earworms," which are melodies that get stuck in your head. Advertisers use this with catchy melodic jingles....
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