Athens (Greece)
An Excavation in the Sea Depths Recovers Hercules From the Afterlife
As myth has it, Hercules had to complete 12 heroic labors to be absolved of guilt and to become immortal. A recent discovery picks up the story, long after the Greek and Roman tales concluded, to tell us a new version of his afterlife. A likeness of the demigod of strength — who, the story […]
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In Athens Creativity in Art, Food and More Rises
Here’s a surprise: While Athenians were locked down because of the pandemic, a flurry of creative and entrepreneurial activity was underway. The outcome? A total of 272 new restaurants, according to the local industry association, as well as hundreds more cafes and bars. The city also acquired 34 new hotels, offering 1,982 rooms over the […]
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The Upside of a Lockdown
This article is part of our latest Design special report, about new creative pathways shaped by the pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted many lives. But for some people, the disruption has been positive, offering the opportunity to take their skills in a new direction. For the New York architect and designer Marc Thorpe, this […]
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