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Thrace Artifacts in Bulgaria
South Bulgaria was once ancient Thrace and part of the Roman Empire. Artifacts from Thrace are invaluable, but they may be at risk during archeological digs.
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The Mares of Diomedes
Heracles was charged with the task of taming and capturing the massive horses of the King of Thrace
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The Break-up of the Ottoman Empire
This article discusses the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire, and the creation of independent nations in the Middle East between 1830 and 1948.

Greece's Best Scenic Drives
Travelers may know the Greek islands best, and think of Greece as perfect for a beach vacation, but rent a car and take great drives through its spectacular scenery
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Miltiades
A biography of Miltiades, Athenian general of the late 6th and early 5th centuries BC, the commander at the battle of Marathon.
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OnDVD: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA
Battlestar Galactica is one of the most talked about and top downloaded TV shows. Find out why with the Mini-Series, Season 1 and 2.0, available now on DVD.
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"Galactica" Returns in March
After last year's finale, fans aren't waiting for the new season to speculate on where "Battlestar Galactica" is headed next.
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Battlestar Galactica Season Four
Battlestar Galactica fans will have to wait a year between seasons three and four but not all is lost, a two-hour movie event will air 9 p.m. est., Saturday Nov. 24.
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l’Orfeo – Monteverdi Opera
An introduction to Claudio Monteverdi's treatment of the Orpheus Legend, l'Orfeo, cast of characters, and opera plot.
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Orpheus and Eurydice
Devastated by the loss of his beloved wife Eurydice, the Thracian King Orpheus would have done anything to have her back. And he almost succeeded.
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Greece - Government Profile
Greece, independent from the Ottoman Empire since 1829, has developed into a democratic republic, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
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Types of Gladiators
Different types of Roman gladiators, based on armor and weaponry used.
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Battlestar Galactica Razor
Fresh off the two minute teaser segments called "Razor Flashbacks," fans of Battlestar Galactica are finally about to get their "sci-fi" on.
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The Villa Selene, Libya
Situated on the coast Libyan coast to the east of Leptis Magna, the villa Selene is notable not only for its fine mosaics but for the survival of its overall structure.
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Aesop and Indian influences
a short review of Aesop in relationship to animal wisdom literature of India and Eastern influences
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Agesilaus II, King of Sparta: Part 2/3
Agesilaus and the decline of Sparta
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Name That Cat
Temeramental Tabby? Frisky Feline? Cool Cat? Naming a new cat can be a family affair!
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The Brading Roman Villa, Isle of Wight
Suite101.com’s Travelsleuth visits Brading’s Roman Villa on the Isle of Wight and enthuses over the remarkable mosaics of the goddess Medusa and other figures of classical myth laid down by a prosperous Romano-Briton as the floor of his sumptuous villa 16 centuries ago at the height of the Roman Empire.
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The Gothic War
Many historians view the defeat of Rome in the 4th century war against the Visigoths with the fall of the Western half of the Roman Empire. It certainly didn't help.
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Oh Willow, Willow, Willow
man is a Tree. comparison of tree tales and images. Links to the White Moth and Green Willow stories from Japan regarding the value of human relationships and parables about choices in life. Links to pictures, Ovid's Metamorphoses and Classical resources
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Traditional Bulgarian Instruments and Music
some information about traditional bulgarian instruments
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New Bulb Seed List~Part Two
Often the only way to afford some bulbs is to grow them from seed. So here is your chance to do just this,
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The Other Way 'Round
J.R.R. Tolkien learned about philology and mythology through the study of Greek literature. What does Middle-earth owe to his lifelong interest in the Classics? How did he bring classical and medieval literature and poetry together to create a modern literary tradition which he so uniquely defines?
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