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Marathon Mania – Who was that running man?

October 26, 2010 by Athensguide

It’s a question that has been asked by many, since the legend that it was Pheidipeides ran from Marathon to Athens, shouted out “We won”, and died, has been debunked by Herodotus (as has another story that attributes this run … Read More

Categories Uncategorized Tags Athens, Events, History, Marathon

Understanding Greece, Vanity Fair writer really gets Greece’s story

September 10, 2010 by Athensguide

Michael Lewis gets it. Unlike many in the media, who wander around Athens looking for drama to sell papers, this author worked hard trying to understand the current situation in Greece and to explain to the rest of the world … Read More

Categories Beginners' Guide Tags Crisis, Economy, Greece, History

The War Museum, it’s not just about war

January 18, 2017March 20, 2010 by Athensguide

For years I strolled down Vasilias Sophias Avenue, past the War Museum, always thinking it strange that there would be such a museum. OK, once or twice I was almost “inside”, with my son or husband, both aviation fanatics, to … Read More

Categories Ideas for families, Museums Tags Athens, Greece, History, museums, War

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