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The Great Fire of Smyrna, Witness - BBC World Service

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Kent College History's curator insight, April 24, 2017 2:51 AM
In the aftermath of World War One, the Greek army occupied Smyrna and its surroundings and was responsible for atrocities against Turks. Then in September 1922, Turkish forces routed the Greek army and re-entered the city. They began a campaign of rape, murder and looting mainly targeted at Armenians and Greeks. Within days the city was ablaze. Rob Walker has been speaking to Jacques Nalbantian, who was five years old when the fire broke out, and to the historian Giles Milton.
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Has Evidence of Human Sacrifice in Ancient Greece Been Found?

Has Evidence of Human Sacrifice in Ancient Greece Been Found? | Human Interest | Scoop.it
The culture ministry of Greece announced recently that a team of Greek and American researchers have discovered the 3,000-year-old skeletal remains of a teenager on Mount Lykaion, at a site where animal sacrifices were known to have happened, leading archaeologists to believe that one of the bleakest legends of ancient times may have been confirmed. …

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Sryrian Migrants On Greek Island Of Kos

A Greek police officer brandished a knife and slapped a migrant while others sprayed fire extinguishers to break up crowds of migrants and asylum seekers on the Greek island of Kos. The UNHCR is calling the migrant crisis a “humanitarian emergency.”

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Fred Issa's curator insight, September 9, 2015 3:05 PM

Where is the United Nations in wave after wave of human tragedy? People leaving their homes with the clothes on their back, many dying before journeys end. Quiet Greek Islands are overwhelmed by the tens of thousands of people fleeing from ISIS and war. These poor people have no food, little or no money, and less hope that they are going to be able to reach some safe haven for their families. Fred Issa

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Deserted Places: Kayakoy, a Greek ghost town in Turkey

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Egypt: Archaeologist Could Have Discovered the Tomb of Alexander the Great

Egypt: Archaeologist Could Have Discovered the Tomb of Alexander the Great | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Alexandria| A team of archaeologists and historians from the Polish Center of Archaeology, that were conducting some research in the crypt of an ancient christian church, have revealed a mausoleum made of marble and gold that could well be the long...

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How the ancient Greeks shaped modern mathematics – video animation

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A Royal Institution animation about a group of revolutionary thinkers who changed the way we see mathematics (How the ancient Greeks shaped modern mathematics – video animation http://t.co/v0pGwXBJGK)...

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History 101: Western Civilization I

History 101: Western Civilization I | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Explore 'prehistory,' including the last Ice Age and population migrations, as you start History 101: Western Civilization I, an online course from Education Portal. Successive video lessons address the history of ancient civilizations, including Greece and Rome, and introduce numerous historical figures, from Homer and Plato to William the Conqueror and Henry the VIII. You'll examine various myths and religions and see how art and technology influenced different societies. With so much information to absorb, the self-assessment quizzes that accompany each video will prove a valuable way to measure your mastery of each topic.

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China's Terracotta Warriors inspired by ancient Greek art - NBC News.com

China's Terracotta Warriors inspired by ancient Greek art - NBC News.com | Human Interest | Scoop.it
The Terracotta Warriors, along with other life-size sculptures built for the First Emperor of China, were inspired by Greek art, new...
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Prehistoric settlement discovered in NW Greece

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Excavations have brought to light two new prehistoric settlements, the oldest discovered to date in the regional unit of Arta i

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The grassroots revival of Greece? — Medium

The grassroots revival of Greece? — Medium | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Beneath the headlines on Greece’s upcoming elections and its ongoing crisis, there’s a quieter story happening. Across the country, hundreds of groups of regular people are stepping in where the system is failing, forming volunteer initiatives to tackle problems like healthcare shortages and education cutbacks, experimenting with alternative micro-economies and looking at new ways of addressing discrimination.


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Pressed by Debt Crisis, Doctors Leave Greece in Droves

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Greece is losing professionals as they flee for more stable employment elsewhere, and the health care sector has been particularly hard hit.


Tags: Greece, Europemigration, supranationalism, currency, economic.

Mark Hathaway's curator insight, October 9, 2015 6:45 AM

The economic troubles in Greece have dominated the headlines in Europe and the United States over the past few years. One major consequence of the continuing economic struggle is the fleeing of talented individuals from the nation of Greece. One of the hardest hit sectors in the Greek economy, is the heath care sector. Trained medical professionals are fleeing Greece in droves for better economic opportunities  elsewhere. The consequences of this mass migration from Greece can not be overstated. A nation needs talented people in order to survive. The loss of talented professionals sends a bad message to the rest of the country. The message sent to the people is basically, our nation is no longer viable enough to keep our most talented people living here.  This trend will likely continue as the Greek government has yet to come up with a viable solution to their debt crises.

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Is it all over for Greece in the EU?

Robert Peston crunches the numbers as finance ministers meet for vital loan talks.
Norka McAlister's curator insight, February 28, 2015 6:50 PM

If Greece decides to no longer be a part of the United Nations (UN), this will ultimately have a significant impact on Europe’s Union economy. The impact will affect not only Greece as country but also to all members of the UN. In addition to this enormous problem, it will be hard to keep together all countries if Greece goes because as we know certain countries as a Spain, Portugal, Italy and even France are also facing economic issues. Success depends largely on UN giving consent for the members of the organization. The downfall in this disagreement will weaken the economies of the European Union as a whole. On the other hand, cheap currency will create new opportunities and be beneficial for tourists.

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Greece to Restore Ancient Sparta City Theater - Greek Reporter

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Greek Reporter Greece to Restore Ancient Sparta City Theater Greek Reporter Ancient Sparta City Theater After centuries of neglect, another important classical Greek monument, the theater of the city of Sparta, will be restored to its ancient...

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Ignacio Garrido's curator insight, March 19, 2014 1:17 PM

Exercise 23 :

 

Read the news and answer :

 

a. Where's theater?

b. What was its capacity of spectators? And now, What is it?

c. To sum the news

d. What are the name of others Greek Theaters?

e. What think you could highlight of Sparta ( Search in tour book or in Internet ) ?

f. How many will  it cost?

 

 

 

Remember you can answer by Moodle

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3D Ancient Wonders, archeological reconstruction online virtual museum

3D Ancient Wonders, archeological reconstruction online virtual museum | Human Interest | Scoop.it
3D Ancient wonders is a collection of interactive archeological reconstructions of ancient architecture, buildings, artefacts and relics

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300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae: Herodotus's Real History | EDSITEment

300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae: Herodotus's Real History | EDSITEment | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Students may be familiar with this famous battle from its depiction in Zack Snyder's movie 300, based on Frank Miller's graphic novel. In this lesson students learn about the historical background to the battle and are asked to ponder some of its legacy, including how history is reported and interpreted from different perspectives.
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