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Scientific research indicates the presence of Greeks in B. America in antiquity

An article with a "guide" to the texts of Plutarch, dedicated to the global movement "We are all Greeks". of Dr. Minas Tsikritsi Researcher of Aegean Scriptures indicates the presence of Greeks in B. America.

Dedicated to the global support movement for Greece "We are all Greeks", is the new research of the Aegean scriptures researcher dr. Mina Tsikritsi, which proves with the use of new technologies that the prehistoric Greeks had visited North America long before Christopher Columbus discovered it.

The research of Mr. Tsikritsis based on Plutarch's text "On the apparent face of the Moon's circle", where in paragraphs 941A-942, describes the journey of the Greeks to a continent which was "west of the three islands and north-west of Britain".

The researcher identified and demonstrated through computer programs the restoration of a forgotten historical reality, which has so far eluded many researchers, thus continuing the research done two years ago by Professor H. Mariolakos, who had argued that the prehistoric Greeks knew of the existence of America, which they were visiting.

In his announcement Dr. M. Chipping is supported, that before Columbus there was a communication starting from the Minoan era until the Hellenistic years. The purpose of these Bronze Age voyages was to trade and traffic the pure copper found in Canada's Lake Superior. It seems that after the first Minoan traders, the Mycenaeans also continued, who, as Plutarch mentions, they sent Hercules to rekindle the presence of the Greek element, which had been lost with the intermingling of the natives. Subsequently, in the Iron Age, interest in the area declined and remained until the Hellenistic times a ceremonial cult tradition. So every thirty years some ships are sent to regions that had the worship of Saturn to renew the human staff with priests.

As Mr. Tsikritsis "all this is proven by astronomical evidence, which were processed with the help of computer programs confirming the chronological determination of the journey described by Plutarch.

That's how it's explained, according to Mr. Tsikritsi, and that in the region around Lake Superior and on the Isle of Royale in Canada great copper mining has been done at one period, between 2400 and 1200 B.C, even though the area was in the stone age.

According to the ancient text of Plutarch the moderator of the dialogue, Lambrias invites Sulla the Carthaginian to retell a story he heard from the servants of the temple of Saturn in Carthage, The story told by a foreign visitor to the temple who came from the great continent. Finally, the data mentioned in the text confirm, as shown by the study of Mr. Tsikritsi, using a PC, the description of a journey the 86 AD held by Canada in Carthage. The conclusions are summarized below:

1. The apocalyptic text correctly specifies the distance from Britain to the island of Ogygia- Iceland, with oar boat sailing 5 days (880 km).

2. It mentions a large continental land in whose area there were three islands (Greenland, Baffin Island, Newfoundland) which were equal, northwest of Britain.

3. Determines that at the same latitude (in the same straight line) is the entrance to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence(Gulf of St. Laurence) with the Caspian Sea, a fact that we observe in its straight line.

4. He correctly identifies that the gulf of Ag. Lavrentiou is a little bigger than Maiotida lake, today's Azov. On the shores of the gulf he mentions that Greeks have lived since ancient times and after the expedition of the Mycenaean Heracles, probably in the 15th century BC, the Greek element that was dying out due to the intermingling with the locals was re-warmed (it is understood that Heracles did not go alone with Iolaus, but it was a campaign of hundreds of Greeks who demographically changed the area inside the bay of Ag. Lavrentiou where they lived).

5. It defines a period of thirty years, after which the return journey would begin: when the Planet Saturn rises in the constellation Taurus. Astronomical data confirms that at latitude 47° north, in the 1st century AD, this period was at the end of May 86 A.D.

6. When he started the return journey they stayed for three months on the island of Greenland to the north (60the N), which the sun only sets for an hour during the summer solstice between 9/6 and 9/7. This designation confirms that the island of Greenland must be identified with the underworld, where Saturn was buried in a cave and was guarded by Zeus.

7. The reason for the great journeys in the Bronze Age is documented by pure copper, which was found in large quantities in the area around Lake Superior and on Isle Royale in Canada. They were mined from this area 50.000 tons of copper between 2400 and 1200 B.C.

8. In the time of Plutarch he himself mentions, that they did not carry copper but golden cups and vessels containing the provisions of the journey.

9. Finally, it is known that in ancient times oracles were centers for recording geographical knowledge, thereby advising on future colonizations. Thus it is accepted that Plutarch after the 86 AD who was a priest at the Oracle of Delphi, has this knowledge.

10. The return journey seems to have been from the north, starting in Canada, they were going to Greenland (Saturn island) they came to Iceland and from there to Britain. Confirmation element of this route is the station island, which even today bears the name of Mycenae (Mykines) the westernmost island of the Faeroe

In conclusion, the research of Minas Tsikritsis is that a trip took place from Canada to Carthage in May 86 A.D. In combination with the other elements confirmed by Y/N, the other descriptions of Plutarch are also accepted, that is, in the ancient years before the campaign of Herakles, ancient Greeks had also gone to the area, probably the Minoans. These elements come and confirm archaeological scattered finds of writing – and not only – from areas in the Americas. Finally before Columbus, the Chinese and Vikings had gone to America and Greeks at least in the 1st century BC and possibly as early as the 2nd millennium BC.

Source : kathimerini.gr

Dancing the power of love

The Nederlands Dans Theater presents two choreographies at the Concert Hall

Two choreographies-portraits of the power of love to unite and mark even when it has been lost he presents in his new performances at the Athens Concert Hall (5-8 April, Alexandra Trianti Hall, at 20.00) the famous Nederlands Dans Theater.

In the framework of the stable cooperation with Megaros, which was inaugurated on 2008, the band from the Netherlands that has been indelibly stamped by its recently artistic director, Jirji Kilian, presents "lust" (Longing) and her "Butterfly" (butterfly), works signed by its two leading choreographers, Paul Lightfoot and Saul Leon. The works will be danced by the "big" team of NDT, the NDTI (the whole is divided into two groups, NDTI which is staffed by established dancers and NDT II which is made up of new emerging talents).

"Lust" begins with an impressive scenic find: a couple dances inside a cube which is suspended on stage, a surreal little space that constantly changes positions, with door and window in paradoxical places, which indicate the difficulty of escape. A soloist, on the level of the dark stage, he follows with his movements the difficult "dialogue" of the couple. The two dancers move around each other to the notes of Beethoven. Their movements indicate a relationship with anxieties and efforts. At some point the man finds a way out, he'll be back soon, but the cracks don't heal and it's the woman's turn to leave. The cube retreats to the back of the stage and the piece evolves into a spectacular ensemble performance.

"Butterfly" focuses on another kind of love and devotion: of elderly care, parents and loved ones, of the tenderness that returns with their impending death, of loss and the huge void that follows it.

Source : tovima.gr

"Rogues and Gentlemen" with Yannis Bezos and Petros Filippidis in Pallas

The delightful comedy "Rogues and Gentlemen" signed by the leading duo of our theater, The
Yannis Bezos and Petros Filippidis premieres at Pallas Theater on Friday 30 Of March 2012.

Twelve years after the Laterna Poverty and Charity, the two great comedians, linked by brotherly friendship but also great successes, they meet on the stage of the Pallas together they direct and perform two charming tricksters!

They take us on a tour of a beautiful coastal town in the South of France, where with wondrous skill they deceive the credulous, rich and mature ladies and extort huge sums of money from them. Until luck brings a new face to the fore who will not only charm them but...put their glasses on!!!

The show is based on his big movie success 1988 "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" enjoyed by millions of viewers around the world with Steve Martin and Michael Caine in the roles of the two wonderful scoundrels, while afterwards it became a musical with also huge commercial and artistic success.

The calm and comedic Lawrence Jameson (Yannis Bezos) gets upset, when the gruff but efficient Freddy Benson gets in the way of his plans (Petros Filippidis). Their bet; Whoever loses will have to leave the city. Humor, action, emotion, laughter tenderness, lots of twists and turns and a big production to talk about, compose an extraordinary spectacle that the Greek public will enjoy in the spring for a limited number of performances.

Source : culturenow.gr

Hunger Games (THE HUNGER GAMES)

Case : From the ruins of a place once known as North America has risen the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying provinces. The Capitol is cruel and merciless and keeps the provinces under its control by forcing them to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a death match televised live. For sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, her decision to voluntarily take her sister's place at the Games isn't all that different from a death sentence. But Katniss has come close to death once again - and survival is second nature to her. Without really intending to, seriously contends for victory. But to win, must begin to make choices that pit survival against humanity and love against love.


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Additional information
It is the first part of a trilogy with the following subsequent parts: the second book entitled “CATCHING FIRE” (Greek. Title : FIRE) and the third titled “MOCKINGJAY” (Greek. Title : KOTSYFOKISSA).
Acclaimed author Suzanne Collins brings us equal parts suspense and philosophy, adventure and romance, a’ this heartwarming novel set in a future that bears disturbing similarities to our present.

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http://www.thehungergamesmovie.com/

RAGE OF THE TITANS (WRATH OF THE TITAN)

Case : A decade after his epic victory over the monstrous Kraken, Perseus – the demigod son of Zeus – he attempts to lead a quieter life as a fisherman, having been charged with the responsibility of raising his ten-year-old son all by himself, Helium. Meanwhile the battle for supremacy continues between Gods and Titans. Having lost people's loyalty, the Gods are beginning to lose control over the imprisoned Titans and their beastly leader, Saturn – father of Zeus, Hades and Poseidon – which after he was overthrown, they threw him into the abyss of Tartarus. But Perseus, cannot be indifferent when Hades, together with the son of Zeus, Mars (Edgar Ramirez) allied with Saturn, in order to imprison Zeus. The power of the Titans is getting stronger and stronger, as Jupiter's divine powers shrink and chaos reigns on Earth.



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Isabel Allende receives the "Hans Christian Andersen" award

To the Chilean writer, Isabel Allende to be awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Prize for Literature, as announced by members of the municipal council of the city of Odense, Denmark.

"I am happy and proud that an important international writer will visit Odense in September once again", said Steen Moller, member of the municipal council.
"As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, it is exciting to welcome a writer whose magical universe shares many characteristics with Andersen's genre", he added himself.

Andersen wrote some of the most famous children's fairy tales - The Ugly Grandpa, The little mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes– from 1805 as the 1875.
The prize, which comes with a cash prize 500.000 crowns (90.000 dollars, about 67.000 euro) it is the most important in Denmark and is usually awarded to authors whose work is similar to Andersen's texts.
Allende, 69 years, has written the book The House of the Spirits, a film adaptation of which was directed by Dane Billy August.

Princess Mary of Denmark will present the award at the ceremony on September 30 and, as in previous ceremonies, a song composed especially for Allende will be performed live, according to the organizers.
The Chilean author will also be invited to a tour of the Hans Christian Andersen Museum and an event at the city's library.
The 2010 the prize had been awarded to Joan Rowling, the British creator of Harry Potter.

Source : ethnos.gr

Restoration of the crypt portico leading to the Nemea Stadium

In June, the ancient sports games are revived for the 5th time

The 5th Modern Nemeada is organized by 22 to 24 June the Association for the Revival of the Nemean Games in the ancient stadium of the area and they have already declared participation in the 250 people from 23 countries of the world (up to Cameroon), most from universities and scientific institutes.

Athletes – participation is open to all, men, women and children – will compete in the street and the winners will be crowned as in ancient times with wild celery, which grows in Nemea. As for the club, it should be noted that it counts 1.200 members from 19 Countries.

"What weighed the most on our decision is the willingness to show the world that Greece, through its antiquities and ancient history, has valuable lessons to deliver to today's global community", says about the organization the American archaeologist and excavator of the Sanctuary of Zeus in Nemea, Mr. Stefanos Miller, professor at the University of Berkeley, now a Greek citizen and president of the Association for the Revival of the Nemean Games.

Archaeologically interesting, however, is the fact that the participants will pass through the vault, cryptic portico in order to go out into the stadium – as was the case in the ancient games – which in a short time, until Easter, will be fully maintained and restored, because her condition was tragic.

The project started last October in a study by the engineer Mr. Costas Zambas and led by Mrs. Ioanna Dogani, the team of conservators.

By "injecting" hydraulic lime into the broken stones to fix them to stop their surface exfoliating and eventually falling, the serious problem of the arcade was dealt with, which has length 37 meters and covered by embankment 7 meters.

Tubes took up her entire wall as if she were a patient, but who is now recovering. Artificial stone after all, completely distinct from the ancient one was used as a supplement in the places where the original one has been destroyed.

However, sponsors covered the cost of the project 150.000 euros and specifically the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the association "Ofeltis" and the Ioanni S. Foundation. Latsi.

The gallery was brought to light by 1978 Mr.. Stefanos Miller, on whose initiative drainage works were carried out around the ancient changing room of the stadium, which in ancient times had controlled access to the portico leading to the stadium.

Regarding the organization of the games on the three days that will last, will include touch of flame, speed races 100 meters ("stage") and 7,5 kilometers ("long way") with the name "In the footsteps of Herakles" from the temple of Herakles in ancient Kleones to the stadium of Nemea and finally the crowning of the winners.

If there is any objection to this initiative, it is the clothing of athletes and judges, which will be "ancient Greek", a fact that caused previous negative comments about its aesthetics. But as Mr. Miller there are people who come from the other side of the world just to wear this chlamydia…

For their part, the residents of the area have other reasons to protest: The archaeological site is closed on Saturdays, day when there are many visitors, unlike weekdays, which is open but the tourists are absent.

Source : tovima.gr