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Nickelodeons were the first type of indoor exhibition spaces dedicated to showing motion pictures and took their name from the admission cost (five cents, or a nickel) and the ancient Greek word ...

The world’s first theme park dedicated to Alexander the Great, the fearless king and military commander of the ancient ... Greece’s tourism product and can have a number of benefits. Parc Asterix, ...

In 2020, the beloved Frick will re-opened with a glorious 220 million dollar renovation of the original Gilded Age ...

Once upon a time, we laughed without offence or guilt. We laughed at power, at politics, at bureaucracy, and most of all, at ourselves. It was a laughter steeped not in mockery but in a shared ...

Nestled in Kent County, about 15 miles north of Dover, Smyrna has been quietly perfecting the art of small-town charm while keeping costs so reasonable that retirees are flocking here faster than ...

It’s like discovering your mild-mannered neighbor secretly won a James Beard Award – the unassuming exterior belies the ...

The legacy of Greek democracy—reflected in history, mythology, theater, and even the Olympic Games—offers timeless lessons ...

Authorities in Greece have arrested six people on the island of Crete in connection with an alleged antiquities smuggling ring that was attempting to sell dozens of ancient artifacts, police said ...

ATHENS, Greece — Authorities in Greece have arrested six people on the island of Crete in connection with an alleged antiquities smuggling ring that was attempting to sell dozens of ancient ...

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