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Source: http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/stoa-poikile-excavations-in-the-athenian-agora/ A bronze shield from the Battle of Sphacteria, 425 BCE, is displayed at the Agora Museum in Athens, Greece. The round and heavily damaged shield has lost its bronze colour and is now grey. Spartan shields were generally … Continue reading →

June 6 The Athenian Acropolis, the Theatre of Dionysus and New Acropolis Museum were the sights set for the group to visit today. After waking up with just enough time for food, the group left the hotel. The Acropolis is a … Continue reading →