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Guys I have been in and out of hospital quite a lot lately! It's been a real test of will! There are times when I think I've lost the fight but I am still here... But I refuse to give up the ghost that easy! Μολών λαβέ!

@archi_tradition "Minoan" civilization hands down!

If you could visit any ancient civilization, which one would you choose?

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@elonmusk Set up your operation in Greece...that would be a game changer for yourself and the country!

Should Tesla change its state of incorporation to Texas, home of its physical headquarters?

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@V35000 @bulutuzay_ Squatters describes them better!

@bulutuzay_ The words “settler colonialism” come to mind.

The Hagia Sophia was one of the most famous Christian cathedrals in the world. It was built in Constantinople/Istanbul in the 6th century under the direction of the Greek Byzantine emperor Justinian I. It was also the world’s greatest cathedral at least until the Turks invaded the city in the 15th century, and turned this magnificent edifice into a mosque. Similar to the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Parthenon in Athens, the Hagia Sophia is a long-enduring symbol of Constantinople. And if it were located in a country that respects history, religious freedom and cultural heritage, no doubt it would still be recognised and respected as the Cathedral that it was built to be. The Turkish government, however, turned it into a museum in 1934, then back into a mosque in 2020. Referring to Ottoman sultan Mehmet II, who converted Hagia Sophia into a mosque, as the “Conqueror”, Erdogan said yesterday: “After 80 years of longing [since Hagia Sophia’s conversion into a museum], we broke the chains together. In accordance with the Conquerer’s will, we restored Hagia Sophia to its original identity." How can the original identity of such a monumental cathedral, built as the greatest of its time, be a mosque? So the great Byzantine emperors, architects and workers built this spectacular cathedral as a “mosque” nearly 1500 years ago before Islam even emerged in Arabia? What kind of claim is this? Only a Muslim fanatic could have such a distorted view of theology and history.

Have a good one everyone!!!

Do you remember when you joined X (formerly Twitter)? I do! How time flies! #MyXAnniversary

@el_final_del_ Άξιος θαυμαστής και διάδοχος του Τσίπρα!

@Pastpreservers Sorry for your loss Nigel 😕

Dad has sadly taken his last train ride! We had to say goodbye today to the most gentle & lovely chap there was & he loved his trains as many of you know! Wish him Bon Voyage!

@serkancetin4254 @oulosP Hang on... I thought the Kurds were freedom fighters not terrorists!

@oulosP You are constantly pumping up fear, we have no intention of fighting with anyone, only our region is confused, we are NATO allies. But if they want to establish a Kurdish state in our south, we must be ready for war. What would you do if you Greeks wanted to establish a new state

Greece's supremacy over the Aegean is not a new phenomenon, we have maintained this dominance over Turkey for decades with our superior Air Force and Navy, and this is why they only pick on smaller and weaker countries like Syria and Armenia. The rabid Turkish nationalist dogs who threaten to invade Greece don't acknowledge this reality, and we don't really care either. The only advantage the Turkish military has over Greece is the size of its land force, which is rendered useless when the entire Greek-Turkish land border is confined to only a single 200km stretch and easily defendable. Whenever Turks, whether it be social media users or the highest echelons of their state, threaten to invade Greece, it is just posturing. The professionalism and superiority of our military keep us safe every day, but it comes at a huge economic cost, one that would not need such a massive investment if Turkey was a normal country not trying to pursue a neo-Ottoman agenda.

Byzantine swords unearthed at the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem archaeonewsnet.com/byzantine-swor… via @archaeonewsnet

Well-preserved mosaic featuring lions discovered in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium archaeonewsnet.com/well-preserved… via @archaeonewsnet

Significant discoveries made at the Claterna Archaeological Site in northern Italy archaeonewsnet.com/significant-di… via @archaeonewsnet

Radiocarbon dating meets Egyptology and Biblical accounts in the city of Gezer archaeonewsnet.com/radiocarbon-da… via @archaeonewsnet

Sculpted warrior face emerges at Chichén Itzá archaeonewsnet.com/sculpted-warri… via @archaeonewsnet

Europe was not covered by dense forest before the arrival of modern humans archaeonewsnet.com/europe-was-not… via @archaeonewsnet

@wmarybeard @labhistorical

Pedantry: “Elgin Marbles” not the same as “Parthenon Marbles”. “Parth M” = sculptures from Parthenon, some taken by Elgin (some in BM taken by others). “Elgin M” = sculptures etc taken from Greece by Elgin (inc from Parthenon, but from other buildings). Just saying.

Monumental Bronze Age meeting hall discovered near tomb of legendary king in Germany archaeonewsnet.com/monumental-bro… via @archaeonewsnet

Rediscovery of the Ancient Basilica of Ostia archaeonewsnet.com/rediscovery-of… via @archaeonewsnet