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Art
Greek Ancient Artists Used Palace Floors as Creative Canvas
The floors of ancient Greek palaces dating back to the Bronze age, were made of plaster that was engraved and painted with colorful patterns and marine animals.
Doctoral student at the University of Cincinnati Department of Classics, Emily Catherine Egan,...
Diaspora
Leading Greek Entrepreneurs to be Honored at Las Vegas Heritage Weekend
Greek entrepreneurs John Calamos and Dean Metropoulos will be honored at the National Hellenic Society's (NHS) Heritage Weekend set to take place at Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, October 4-7.
The co-honorees will receive the George Marcus Excellence Award...
Culture
National Hellenic Society to Celebrate Greek Heritage in Las Vegas
The National Hellenic Society will celebrate Greek heritage and culture in the annual Heritage Weekend and Classic in Las Vegas in October 4-7, combining inspiring and entertaining activities.
This year the long weekend will take place at the Four Seasons...
Archaeology
Behold the Face of the 3,500-Year-Old Griffin Warrior
The facial reconstruction of the so-called "Griffin Warrior", the resident of a 1,500-year-old tomb found near the Mycenaean Palace of Nestor, shows his features. Archaeologists Jack Davis and Sharon Stocker of the University of Cincinnati discovered the unplundered tomb in summer,...