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Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: At the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, standing proud for a thousand years

Above the spa town of Kamena Vourla, the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour has stood for a thousand years

The Greek companies that have lived for three centuries and their adventures – Investments in drinks, cigarettes, flour & a hotel

They were founded before 1900, endured two World Wars, two bankruptcies, the bailout-era crisis, and remained standing. Among them are international brands and leaders in the Greek market. The story of the founders, the adventures of their successors, the current owners, and their prospects

The alchemists of Mycenae and their secrets – 3,500 years of history (photos)

The civilization of the Mycenaeans was very advanced, as from the Bronze Age they constructed impressive 'Cyclopean' monuments, vessels, and golden offerings. In the exhibits of the Archaeological Museum, unknown customs are revealed that make the creators 'alchemists,' as explained by the curator of antiquities, Kostas Paschalidis

A woman from the era of Agamemnon ‘comes to life’ 3,500 years later and looks…more modern than ever

The facial reconstruction, based on modern forensic methods and digital technology, brings to light an unexpectedly 'modern' woman from the mythical world of Helen and Clytemnestra

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