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A team of Greek archaeologists doing underwater research have discovered the remains of 10 ancient shipwrecks in the waters off the southern Aegean island of Kasos that come from the Hellenistic time up to the Ottoman Empire.

ATHENS - The ceremony for lighting the Olympic Flame at Ancient Olympia next month, starting the Olympic Torch Relay that will usher in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is to feature a number of changes, including a new High Priestess, redesigned costumes and a new composer.

ATHENS - The ceremony for lighting the Olympic Flame at Ancient Olympia next month, starting the Olympic Torch Relay that will usher in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is to feature a number of changes, including a new High Priestess, redesigned costumes and a new composer.
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LOS ANGELES – Greek filmmaker Yiorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ won four Oscars, including Best Actress for Emma Stone, at the 96th Academy Awards on March 10.

LOS ANGELES – Greek filmmaker Yiorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ won four Oscars, including Best Actress for Emma Stone, at the 96th Academy Awards on March 10.

ATHENS – The year 2024 marks a milestone for VERGOS Auctions as it commemorates the 35th anniversary since its establishment.

ATHENS – The year 2024 marks a milestone for VERGOS Auctions as it commemorates the 35th anniversary since its establishment.

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Opera Brings El Greco to Life in Athens

ATHENS – The remarkable life of the Cretan-born master painter El Greco was presented in the opera performed February 13-20 at the Megaron Mousikis – Athens Concert Hall.

ATHENS – The remarkable life of the Cretan-born master painter El Greco was presented in the opera performed February 13-20 at the Megaron Mousikis – Athens Concert Hall.

Financially Struggling Met Opera to Present 18 Productions Next Season, the Fewest Since 1980-81

The financially struggling Metropolitan Opera will present 18 productions in 2024-25, matching the current season and pandemic-curtailed 2019-20 for the fewest since 14 in strike-shortened 1980-81.

The financially struggling Metropolitan Opera will present 18 productions in 2024-25, matching the current season and pandemic-curtailed 2019-20 for the fewest since 14 in strike-shortened 1980-81.

Sculptor George Petrides’ Hellenic Heads to Open in Venice, Italy, in April

VENICE – The Embassy of Greece in Rome and The Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies of Venice, in cooperation with the Honorary Consulate of Greece in Venice and the Greek Orthodox Community of Venice, and with the support of the Orthodox Archdiocese of Italy present Hellenic Heads: George Petrides, A Personal Exploration of Greek History and Culture Over 2,500 Years.

VENICE – The Embassy of Greece in Rome and The Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies of Venice, in cooperation with the Honorary Consulate of Greece in Venice and the Greek Orthodox Community of Venice, and with the support of the Orthodox Archdiocese of Italy present Hellenic Heads: George Petrides, A Personal Exploration of Greek History and Culture Over 2,500 Years.

The Artaud Diptych by Andreadi and Asproulis in Sofia, Bulgaria

ATHENS – The International Theatre Festival Monodrama Sofia 2024 presents The Artaud Diptych directed by the preeminent Greek director Ioli Andreadi.

ATHENS – The International Theatre Festival Monodrama Sofia 2024 presents The Artaud Diptych directed by the preeminent Greek director Ioli Andreadi.

Jon Stewart’s Return to ‘The Daily Show’ Felt Familiar to those who Missed him while he Was Away

NEW YORK — No, Jon Stewart really wasn't sitting at his desk at Comedy Central for the last nine years, waiting for someone to turn the lights back on.

NEW YORK — No, Jon Stewart really wasn't sitting at his desk at Comedy Central for the last nine years, waiting for someone to turn the lights back on.

‘NPR is Cool!’ How Tiny Desk Concerts Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon

NEW YORK — As DJ Mannie Fresh's trademark "ladies and gentlemen" catchphrase ricocheted throughout the office, a giddy Juvenile, draped in white with his signature bandana, playfully swayed back and forth to the beat of his musicians.

NEW YORK — As DJ Mannie Fresh's trademark "ladies and gentlemen" catchphrase ricocheted throughout the office, a giddy Juvenile, draped in white with his signature bandana, playfully swayed back and forth to the beat of his musicians.

Archaeologists Find Ancient Remains of Roman-Era Wine Shop in Greece

The remains of a 1600-year-old wine shop in Greece when it was under the Roman Empire have been found by archaeologists who said it was destroyed and abandoned after either an earthquake or building collapse.

The remains of a 1600-year-old wine shop in Greece when it was under the Roman Empire have been found by archaeologists who said it was destroyed and abandoned after either an earthquake or building collapse.
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Gennadius Library Presents Lecture with Dr. Yiorgo Topalidis, Jan. 9

ATHENS – The Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens presents the hybrid lecture Ottoman No More: ‘Oi Mikrasiatai Yper tōn Deinopathountōn Adelfōn tōn’ with Dr.

ATHENS – The Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens presents the hybrid lecture Ottoman No More: ‘Oi Mikrasiatai Yper tōn Deinopathountōn Adelfōn tōn’ with Dr.

Museum Will Be Built Over Ancient Mass Grave at Niarchos Foundation

ATHENS - A mass grave of 80 shackled skeletons discovered during digging for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center construction will be covered with a museum to protect and mark the site, and showcase it for visitors.

ATHENS - A mass grave of 80 shackled skeletons discovered during digging for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center construction will be covered with a museum to protect and mark the site, and showcase it for visitors.

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