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See the Colorful Flags That the Patriots Unfurled as They Fought in the American Revolution
During the American Revolution—and before the United States standardized its familiar stars and stripes—the patriots carried hundreds of different flags. Decorated with classical figures, animals and ...
Apulian rhyton: A 2,300-year-old Spartan-hound-shaped cup that was likely used at boozy bashes
This dog-shaped vessel was likely used for pouring wine, oil or blood in ancient rituals in what is now Italy.
Greek Reporter1d
Honoring History: Boston’s 29th Greek Independence Day Parade
Thousands of people attended the 29th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston that took place on Sunday.
Greek City Times1d
The Nazi Occupation of Athens – April 27, 1941: The Swastika Over the Acropolis
German forces entered Athens, raising the Nazi swastika atop the Acropolis after lowering the Greek flag, marking a dark ...
Greek City Times2d
ON THIS DAY: Young Konstantinos Koukidis sacrificed himself to prevent Nazis from dishonouring Greek flag
This person is Konstantinos Koukidis. At 8:45 a.m., a German detachment led by Captain Jacob and Lieutenant Elsnic had ...
Greek Reporter2d
April 27, 1941: The Day German Troops Stormed Athens
It was a Sunday on 27th April 1941, when German troops entered Athens. The capital's residents remained stubbornly locked in ...
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A 16,000-year-old dog skeleton has been found, showing the first link between humans and dogs
Similar Palaeolithic dogs have emerged at sites in Germany, Spain, and Belgium. The 14,000-year-old remains at Bonn-Oberkassel, for instance, included a partial skeleton that was buried with humans.