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The stomach of an Egyptian mummy concealed a copy of the Iliad – Archaeologists were stunned (photos)
The mummy had been buried during the Roman period in Oxyrhynchus about 1,600 years ago. It is the first time a Greek literary text has been found embedded in a mummy’s body as part of the embalming process
A thirteen-year-old student discovered a rare ancient Greek coin in Berlin
On the obverse is depicted the head of the goddess Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet, while on the reverse Athena appears holding a spear in her right hand and a distaff in her left
Greek books travel to Bologna, Paris and Sarajevo
Through Greece’s participation in international book fairs
Magical scenes in Vrontados, Chios, as the rocket war amazed locals and tourists (video-photos)
The two parishes, Panagia Erithiani and Agios Markos, once again took center stage in a spectacle that, for Chios, is far more than a tourist attraction - A large number of visitors, including many from Turkey
“Christ is Risen” celebrated with splendor across the country: Ieronymos’ message of hope and peace
Crowds of faithful gathered in churches for the Resurrection – The Holy Light arrived from Jerusalem despite difficulties due to the war in the Middle East
Greece – Georgia: Cultural partnerships planned between the two countries
Plans also include a joint exhibition in Athens featuring Byzantine manuscripts from the monasteries of Mount Athos and Georgia’s National Centre of Manuscripts.
