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"And now I give her my life” - The death of Lord Byron and the birth of Modern Greece
Iowa City Press-Citizen via Yahoo News· 2 months agoOn April 19, 2024, mournful Greece will commemorate the bicentennial of the death of her dazzling...
Braintree to celebrate Greek Independence Day
Patriot Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBRAINTREE − A celebration of Greek Independence Day is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at town hall, 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive. The celebration will start in front of the building ...
The stories behind 15 unique Michigan city names
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMost of the time, we don't give a second thought to the name of our hometown. But once in a while, an odd name will catch our eye and pique our interest....
The 13 Most Cunning and Ruthless Military Leaders of All Time
Popular Mechanics via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThe 13 Most Cunning Military LeadersPhoto Illustration by Tom Messina using photos by Getty,...
In the rakish footsteps of Lord Byron
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 2 months agoA statue of Lord Byron stands near the heart of Athens - Getty It looks a little incongruous, the moment you set eyes upon it. There, at the south-west...
Heroic or insane, debauched or lonely: Lord Byron’s many masks
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 months agoLord Byron (1788–1824) is among the UK’s greatest exports. Why, then, do so many treat him with...
