Orthodox Easter
Orthodox Christians in Europe, Africa and the Middle East celebrate Easter later than most in the western world.
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Cyprus
Top Sites to Visit in Cyprus
Home to lavish Monasteries, magnificent churches, UNESCO World Heritage sites (three in total!) and legendary places cited in Greek Mythology, Cyprus is one of the oldest civilisations in the Mediterranean.
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Arrival of the Queen of Cyprus: Palio Asolo
The third Sunday of September sees the six differing factions of the town battling against one another in a bid to have their girl crowned queen. The competing teams are Villa Raspa, Ca’ Giupponi, Villa D’asolo, Pagnano (two teams), and Casella d’Asolo – with all members coming from the same area.
Read moreGlobe Guides: Borderlines
This episode of the Globe Guides explores the theme of Borderlines – the ever changing history of the world’s borders and barriers.
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Athenian civilization and Ancient Greeks
While the parameters of Ancient Greek culture are difficult to define, its influence on the progression of Western civilization cannot be understated…
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