Serifos: The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Its Mining Activity
Serifos, a small island in the western Cyclades, has a long history tied to its iron and copper...
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Tag: HERITAGE
Hidden paths around the Acropolis open up to the public
Previously inaccessible areas on the slopes of the Acropolis have been cleared and given to the...
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The history of the Athenian “polykatoikía”
The modern city of Athens is often perceived as a concrete jungle filled with tall apartment...
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“Red List of Greek Cultural Objects at Risk”, an Important Instrument in the Fight against the Illicit Traffic of Cultural Heritage
The cultural heritage of Greece is protected by strong national and international laws, but this...
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The “Syrmata” of Milos: Adaptive Architecture and Cultural Heritage
The “syrmata” (wires) buildings on the island of Milos are traditional small, single-room...
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Greek inscriptions on buildings worldwide
As it is known, the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations have formed the foundation stone for...
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The historic cafés on Greece’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Cafés, and especially historic cafés that date back many years, are a point of reference for local...
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UN: Greece spearheads global efforts to restore cultural artifacts to their countries of origin
Greece has begun its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security...
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Book of the Month: “Hydra in Winter” by Shelley Dark
When Shelley Dark lands solo on the Greek island of Hydra for two weeks in the dead of winter, she’s not chasing sunny beaches. She’s hunting a pirate—her husband’s great-great-grandfather and Australia’s first Greek convict. Armed with an umbrella, a cashmere scarf, and zero Greek skills,...
