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Hydra: A Theatre for Dreamers

Hydra: A Theatre for Dreamers

If you’ve ever been on a ferry pulling into Hydra’s charming port, you will know that Polly Sampson’s words from “A Theatre for Dreamers” come alive as you witness the sweeping panorama of Hydra’s amphitheatre like setting and you immediately understand why the island serves as the backdrop for dreamers and creatives.

Archaeological Breakthrough: Ancient Greek Civilisation Rewritten by a Quarter Million Years

Archaeological Breakthrough: Ancient Greek Civilisation Rewritten by a Quarter Million Years

Deep in the mesmerising region of Megalopolis, Southern Greece, an extraordinary archaeological discovery has rewritten the history of ancient Greek civilisation. Recently unearthed stone tools have pushed back the dawn of Greek archaeology by a staggering quarter million years, revealing a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our hominin ancestors.