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Greek Letter Pronunciation and the Greek Alphabet Song

Greek letters and pronunciation of the modern Greek alphabet; how many letters in the Greek alphabet, what they are, Greek alphabet song, English translation of Greek alphabet song; pronunciation video included.

83 comments    greece greek alpha
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The Top Ten Must-See Locations in Greece

A travel guide to some of the best locations in Greece, from Olympia to Santorini, from Delphi to Athens. Includes basic travel info, as well as helpful links to language guides, travel insurance and exchange rates.

22 comments    travel education vacation
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Greek Debt: Who Does Greece Owe Money To?

This is a complicated question to answer, and one which I really wanted the answer to until recently. After a fair bit of reading I feel capable of answering this question, in layman's terms, for others who have been overcome with the same sense of...

13 comments    debt economy loans
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Cracking Your Red Easter Eggs and other Greek Orthodox Easter Traditions and Facts

The differences in Western Easter and Orthodox Easter are plentiful. Find out what some of these are here in this spectacular Greek Easter hub.

53 comments    hubmob greece greek
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Budget Travel Greece - Tips for Enjoying a Cheap Vacation in Greece

Since the adoption of the Euro, Greece has become a little more expensive as a holiday location. However, if you are prepared to stay off the beaten track and forgo five star luxury, you can still enjoy budget travel in Greece

161 comments    greece hubtrail backpacking
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Alexander the Great's Absolute Thrashing of Darius at the Battle of Gaugamela

334 years before Christ, Alexander of Macedon stormed into Asia Minor and began a series of conquests that would result in the defeat of the mighty Persian Empire, the integration of Greek thought and language throughout the Middle-East and India...

21 comments    education history war
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Sparta and Athens

The two superpowers of ancient Greece were the city states of Sparta and Athens. How did they prosper? Surprisingly, extremely different ways. Athens had rich art and culture, while Sparta was training the toughest warriors in Greece. As time passed...

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The Architecture and Sculpture of the Parthenon

The Parthenon was built between 447BC and 438BC as a temple for the goddess Athena. Part of a broad building project, it was commissioned by Pericles and it replaced the Pre-Parthenon that was destroyed in...

0 comments    travel art architecture
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Honeymoon in Greece - Five Tourist Attractions in Greece for Newlyweds

Greece is the perfect destination for newlyweds, offering a blend of history, culture and natural wonders. The summer heat blends into long lazy evenings, strolling down the beach or sipping an Ouzo, watching some of the most beautiful sunsets on Earth.

56 comments    travel vacation europe
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Five Poems by Poetry's "Bad Boy," Lord Byron

The life of 19th-century Romantic poet Lord Byron is summarized. His literary and humanitarian endeavors are highlighted. Five of Lord Byron's poems on history, love and relationships are presented.

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