(CNN) The ancient Egyptians and their modern counterparts have less in common than one might think. It was, at least genetically, a team of scientists who discovered it. Researchers from the University of Tübingen and the Max Planck Institute for the Sciences of Human History in Jena, both in Germany, have decoded the genome of the ancient Egyptians for the first time, with unexpected results. Publish your findings in Natural communicationsthe study concluded that the preserved remains found at Abusir-el Meleq, Middle Egypt, were the closest genetic relatives of Neolithic and Bronze Age populations from the Near East, Anatolia, and…
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Dr Aris Michopoulos In a few days we will celebrate the 203rd anniversary of the Greek Revolution with parades in Greece and around the world. Sometimes, however, we forget the serious work that preceded this uprising and which played a central role in the final outcome of the Revolution. As we know, initial planning began in the then Russian-controlled port city of Odessa. There, in 1814, three Greek merchants (Skoufas, say of current Romania and other Balkan countries, but also in Greece proper. In fact, most of the leaders of the Greek Revolution, like Kolokotronis, Karaiskakis and many others, as…
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(Astoria, New York) – Senator Mike Gianaris, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas, Councilman Costa Constantinides and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz hosted a Greek Independence Day celebration at the Stathakion Center in Astoria. Queens elected officials celebrated the occasion with a ceremony recognizing Greek heritage and culture and honoring local community leaders.Honorees at the event included Petros Galatoulas, president of the Federation of Hellenic Societies, Anna and Stamatis Bililis, owners of Stamatis Restaurant, Harry Xidias of City View Pharmacy and Niko and Vicky Voulkoudis of the Christos Voulkoudis Guardian Angel Foundation. Senator Gianaris said: “I am proud to celebrate another Greek Independence…
Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25, marks an important milestone in the nation’s history. This annual celebration commemorates the liberation of Greece from Ottoman rule in 1821, symbolizing the enduring spirit of freedom and resilience. Historical context:For nearly four centuries, Greece languished under Ottoman oppression, facing cultural suppression and political subjugation. The Greek War of Independence, launched on March 25, 1821, was a watershed moment driven by Enlightenment ideals and the quest for self-government. Visionary leaders such as Theodoros Kolokotronis and Laskarina Bouboulina rallied Greeks from all walks of life to rise up against tyranny and reclaim their sovereignty.…
Every year, journalists, university administrators and high school students impatiently await the release of US News & World Report university rankings to see which schools have moved up or down on the lists. This year the big news was that Columbia University abandoned from 2 to 18 US Newsranking of national universities – not because of any measurable decline in its quality, but because he had faked the data he submitted, a fact that the university itself has now admits. Columbia isn’t the only school that has recently been caught sending fake issues to the magazine. This summer, US News…
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Here’s everything you need to know about the event celebrating Greek culture with food, music and demonstrations. TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo’s long history is inextricably linked to Greek culture. In an effort to celebrate the impact that Greek immigrants have had on the City of Glass, the annual event Greek-American Festival will return to Toledo for its 51st year on September 8. Here’s your guide to the event and festivities, including when you can catch traditional dance performances and where you can find a coveted plate of spanakopita. Or when The festival is located on the corner of Summit…
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad and its predecessor Golconda are deeply rooted in history, culture, architecture and heritage in all its forms. The Greek architectural style, apart from other schools of architecture, has its influence on Hyderabad, especially on the monuments of Paigah, including the famous Falaknuma Palace.But Clio, the Greek muse of history, whose task in Greek mythology is to encourage the telling of factual historical tales and stories in order to perpetuate the memory of humanity, is conspicuous by her absence at Falaknuma Palace , although her eight other sisters welcome visitors. the architectural marvel of the 19th century. The muses…
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