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Archaeological Discovery: This was the true face of the Marbled King

The history and characteristics of the unique surviving portrait of the last byzantine emperor, Constantine Palaiologos, confirming his family's connection to the historic monastery of the Archangels in Aigialeia - A landmark discovery in Byzantine archaeology in the last 20 years

Greece handed over an archaeological treasure seized in Evros to Turkey (Photos)

A Turkish citizen had attempted to illegally import the ancient coins into Greece

Hadrian’s Aqueduct: A 1,863-year-old Roman solution to Athens’ water scarcity problem

The history of the aqueduct-monument, unknown to many, commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian - It spans eight municipalities of Attica over a length of 24 kilometers and is being revived to supply the capital with one million cubic meters of water annually, exclusively for irrigation

Who was Lord Elgin: He lived as a plunderer, died pursued by his creditors

The life of the Scottish aristocrat who went down in history as the perpetrator of the barbaric theft of the Parthenon Sculptures, simply because...he wanted to lend an ancient grandeur to his ancestral estate

Why the statue of Hermes is a significant discovery and what it reveals about Roman-era Athens (photos)

Two renowned archaeologists explain to protothema.gr, emphasizing its connection to the famous Proclus House - See photos and topographic maps

50 years since the end of the Monarchy: Karamanlis’ stance, the clashes and the life of the former Royal family

Whatever preceded and whatever followed the historic referendum of December 8, 1974 - The recommendations to the MPs for neutrality, the absence of Constantine, the funeral of Frederica

Mendoni to Danikas: The Parthenon Sculptures will return, but it will take time because both sides have red lines

The Minister of Culture talks about the final phase of negotiations with the British and the issues with the archaeological finds at the Thessaloniki Metro and the Elliniko development

The Island of Cannibals: The hidden crime of Stalin’s regime

What is the "Island of Cannibals" and where is it located? - The conception of the idea by Stalin's people - How many people lost their lives due to cannibalism on the island - The revelation of the horrific events during Gorbachev's time

“The December events 80 years later” with Pantelis Kapsis and historian Nikos Marantzidis – Episode 4

The final episode of the historical series from protothema.gr

“The December Events 80 Years Later” with Pantelis Kapsis and historian Nikos Maratzidis – Episode 2

A historical series from protothema.gr - Watch the third episode on Thursday morning

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