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4 weeks ago | 
greekcitytimes.com | George Vardas |Modern British History
The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne will host a historic Evensong Service in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD at St Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday, 6 April 2025 to mark the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides.
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2 months ago | 
greekcitytimes.com | Modern British History
Until now, scholars believed that residential activity in Philippi ceased after the 6th century AD. However, new findings—uncovered during excavation work for the site’s water supply and fire protection system—suggest that life continued into the 9th to 11th centuries AD.
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2 months ago | 
greekcitytimes.com | George Vardas |ancient Greece |Modern British History
Sir Stephen Fry, the distinguished British actor, writer, director, and well-known Philhellene, recently spoke at the Acropolis Museum in Athens on the occasion of the Greek launch of his latest book “Odyssey” as part of the event “In Conversation with Stephen Fry” held by the Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourist Organisation.
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2 months ago | 
greekcitytimes.com | Modern British History
His career spanned from the cinematic successes of the 1960s to his role as the artistic director of the National Theatre, and it was marked by a consistent dedication to artistic truth and excellence. Early Life and Introduction to ActingBorn in Athens on December 5, 1934, Kourkoulos hailed from a family with roots in Corfu. Initially drawn to football, where he played for AEK Athens, his passion for the arts eventually led him toward theatre.
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2 months ago | 
greekcitytimes.com | Modern British History
The stolen artifacts formed part of a major exhibition, "Dacia: Treasures of a Lost Kingdom," showcasing over 600 pieces of Dacian gold and silver dating from 2000 BC to 300 BC. Loaned from 15 Romanian museums, the collection represented a significant portion of Romania's national patrimony. Dutch authorities are currently investigating the heist, but details remain scarce.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
greekcitytimes.com | Modern British History
In a surprising development, former President Donald Trump has reportedly signed an order to declassify documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. The move has sparked widespread interest and debate, given the historical significance and longstanding public curiosity surrounding these events.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
greekcitytimes.com | Bill Kouras |Modern British History
Tzeni Karezi was one of the most beloved and renowned actresses in Greece, known for her versatile acting talent, revolutionary spirit, and deep love for the theater, her country, and life itself.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
greekcitytimes.com | Bill Kouras |Modern British History
ATHENS, Greece (Gct) — Greece held a state funeral Thursday for former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, honoring the architect of the nation's entry into the eurozone. Simitis, who served as prime minister from 1996 to 2004, died last weekend at age 88. Mourners gathered outside Athens' Metropolitan Cathedral to pay their respects as Simitis was laid to rest with the honors befitting a sitting prime minister.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
the-tls.co.uk | Modern British History |Manisha Sinha
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
greekcitytimes.com | ancient Greece |Modern British History
The humble one-euro coin, often overlooked in pockets and purses, has become a hot commodity for collectors, particularly those featuring the iconic Athenian owl. The design, a replica of the ancient silver tetradrachm, has sparked a renewed interest in numismatics, with certain mintages commanding impressive prices. The tetradrachm, featuring the head of Athena on one side and the owl of Athens on the other, was a powerful symbol of Athenian wealth and influence in the ancient world.
