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When reading the Iliad and the Odyssey, and the Greek myths, we often think of the golden past, the Age of Heroes, of super human...
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The Dog and Pan's Cave
Children's novel | J. T. Karachristos
Melas is a dog that lives alone on the roof of his owner’s house who gives him no attention. His behavior is rude and curt until he meets a small bird, Harikleia. She helps him to escape and that’s when his adventures begin. With an ancient cave as a focal point, Melas learns about the “outside” world and he gains experiences that will change his character and his life. He is always, though, searching for love and he finds it only when he himself has learned to give it.
The Mystery of the Klepsydra
Children's novel | J. T. Karachristos
The Kalisperis family and their pets (Melas, Gali and Mr. Makris) move to Theseio. There they encounter a surprise, an unforeseen reunion and a secret which will lead them on a trail of Greece’s recent past history; a history which includes the War of Independence of 1821 and the hidden secret of an ancient spring, the Klepsydra.
A Stroll with Melas, Gali and Mr Makris: A Short Historical/Archaeological Guide of Theseio and the Acropolis for Children (and Adults)
Historical archaeological guide | J. T. Karachristos
Journey together with Melas, Gali and Mr. Makris through the historical center of Athens, Greece and identify what they saw. Follow their paths and relive their adventures and escapades as they bring to light the secret they were meant to discover. The historical sites of Theseio and around the Acropolis are the background for their story.
Walls, Rivers and Demes in Ancient Athens
Informative guide | J. T. Karachristos
Looking at modern Athens today it is difficult to imagine what the city was like in the past with its verdant hills and rivers. Even more astonishing though is the fact that this city, which through the ages has flourished around the Acropolis, possessed an adequate watercourse system in antiquity and had always been protected by imposing walls. Below the city of Athens are more than just vestiges of these features. This guide will help to point out the locality of these sometimes unknown places that offer an exciting look into the past. It will also shed light on the lives of some historic Athenians and explain the importance of the demes in ancient Athens.
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