Researchers lifted the ancient Egyptian mummy out of her coffin for the first time in 100 years and, to their surprise, uncovered the ancient artworks If you think you haven’t been moving around much lately, consider Ta-Kr-Hb: Until last month, the ancient woman had lain undisturbed in her coffin for more than 100 years. So,... Continue Reading →
“The Three Questions”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj5BcN6Blks It once occurred to a certain king that if he always knew the right time to begin everything; if he knew who were the right people to listen to, and whom to avoid; and, above all, if he always knew what was the most important thing to do, he would never fail in anything he... Continue Reading →
Τα Έργα Του Εl Greco Ζωντανεύουν…
Οι πίνακες του Δομήνικου Θεοτοκόπουλου (El Greco / Ο Έλληνας) ζωντανεύουν μέσα από το βίντεο του Zouan Kourtis. Γεννήθηκε στην Κρήτη όπου και σπούδασε βυζαντινή ζωγραφική αλλά και εξοικειώθηκε με τη δυτική τέχνη, διέπρεψε στην Ισπανία κατά την περίοδο της Αναγέννησης αφού μαθήτευσε στα εργαστήρια των Μπασάνο, Τιντορέντο και Τιτσιάνο και αναδείχθηκε σε μία από... Continue Reading →
“H Πιο Όμορφη Καρδιά!” / “The Most Beautiful Heart”
One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw in it. Yes, they all agreed it truly was... Continue Reading →
Open Letter From UNESCO In Response To The Construction Project At The Archaeological Site Of Nahr El-Kalb In Lebanon
The Archaeological Site of Nahr El-Kalb is an exceptional monument that testifies to the rich cultural heritage of Lebanon. The site has been included on the Tentative List of Lebanon since 2019, for potential nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site’s exceptional documentary heritage includes the commemorative stelae of Nahr El-Kalb, which reflect the... Continue Reading →
Greek Speaking Villages In Southern Italy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXePM6Bu3VQ In which countries you can hear people speaking Greek, except of Greece and Cyprus? For sure in Southern Italy! Read the whole story below, see a documentary and listen to a song in Grico. Read this article in Greek The inhabitants of the southern tip of Puglia and the region of Salento speak the... Continue Reading →
“A moment of silence” / «Ενός λεπτού σιγή»
Those of you who have found the oneand have a hand to grasp you tenderly,a shoulder to rest your bitterness,a body to withstand your excitement,I wonder if you blushed from so much happiness,even once?If you said that you would keep it silent for a momentfor those that are desperate?Dinos Christianopoulos Εσείς που βρήκατε τον άνθρωπό... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 Talks
Covid-19 Talks are original TED & TEDx videos to raise awareness on the global Coronavirus outbreak and share information on how to prevent its spread. (playlist) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBficFdx54nTO3dxOf-M-cnkW1Cc9CF61 Source: TEDx Athens YouTube Channel
Why did 17th-century plague doctors wear peculiar beaked masks?
What were plague doctors and why did some of them wear beaked masks? With their long cloaks and grotesque bird-like masks, these medical professionals made for a disconcerting sight in 17th-century Europe. Here's a quick guide to their strange protective clothing... With a long cloak and grotesque bird-like mask, the European ‘plague doctor’ was a... Continue Reading →
Quiz Night!
Join Carl and Stephanie for an evening (or morning depending on your location) of Egyptological trivia and test your knowledge in this just-for-fun(draising) quiz. Help us raise much needed funds to enable us to continue offering our online lectures by signing up for our evening quiz today. Join in with people at home or interact... Continue Reading →
