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Athens - High City

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June 4th 2013
“Are you of the opinion that Acropolis has been too costly to build?” Anonymous YES. “Very well, then you shall not bear the costs, I shall. And my name shall be carved into its foundation” The words were allegedly those of Pericles, addressing the Athenians in response to accusations of having drained the states’ finances expanding the city upwards. Did he actually utter t ... read more

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more