Corfu in the 1980s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteCorfu in the 1980s was a decade of vibrant transformation, marking the island’s transition from a sleepy Mediterranean […]
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Rare Photos From the 19th Century Show the Depth of the Foundations of the Parthenon at the Acropolis of Athens
This post was originally published on this siteThese rare photographs of Parthenon’s foundations, revealed in an unbelievable depth. Although the temple that stands on them […]
Ancient Greek Sandals With Hidden Messages
This post was originally published on this siteIn ancient Greece, prostitution was a legally recognized and regulated profession. Among the many ingenious methods used to […]
The Story of Greek Taxi Driver Gregorios Sachinidis and His 1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D, World’s Highest Mileage Mercedes
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1981, Gregorios Sachinidis, a taxi driver from Thessaloniki, Greece, purchased a used 1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D from Germany. […]
When David Bowie Visited Apocalypse Island in Greece in the Summer of 1985
This post was originally published on this siteDavid Bowie as captured by Polidoros Anastaselis during his stay at the Apocalypse island of Patmos in the […]
40 Wonderful Photos Capture Everyday Life in Crete, Greece in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteCrete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of Greece in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1970s, Greece experienced significant political and social upheaval. The country was under a military dictatorship from […]
Crete in 1977 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteCrete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world […]
Some of the Earliest Photos of Greece and Egypt in 1842 an 1843
This post was originally published on this siteJoseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (1804–1892) was a French scholar and draughtsman whose use of photography while he was […]
35 Amazing Black and White Photos of Athens in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteAthens is a major coastal urban area in the Mediterranean and it is both the capital and the […]
Rare and Stunning Old Photos of Athens (and Greece) in the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn this article, we invite you to travel back in time to Athens of the 19th century, a […]
Greek Soldiers of the Evzones Dressing, Captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1935
This post was originally published on this siteThe Evzones or Evzonoi were several historical elite light infantry and mountain units of the Greek Army. Today, […]
Photographs of Summer Tourists on the Acropolis in Athens in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1983–84, American photographer Tod Papageorge spent a month each summer on the Acropolis in Athens, capturing the […]
Fascinating Color Snapshots of Europe Taken By an American Backpacker in the Late 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThese pictures were taken by LA-based writer Pat Saperstein during her trips to Europe in the late 1970s. […]
Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of Athens in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteAthens is the capital and largest city of Greece. It dominates the Attica region and is one of […]
22 Fascinating Black and White Photos Capture Street Scenes of Athens in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteAthens is the capital and largest city in Greece. It dominates the Attica region and is one of […]
Discovery of the Statue of Antinous at Delphi in 1894
This post was originally published on this siteOn July 1, 1893, at the excavation of Delphi near the Temple of Apollo, archaeologists uncovered a near-perfectly […]
40 Beautiful Photos That Capture Everyday Life of Crete, Greek Island in 1971
This post was originally published on this siteCrete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world […]
Rare and Amazing Photos of Greece in the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteA set of rare and amazing photos of Greece from the 19th century. Tourists on Parthenon, Athens, Greece, […]