Greece Collection (page 9)

The Holy Mountain Athos, 1885. Artist: Fesenko, Yefim Ivanovich (1850-1926)
The Holy Mountain Athos, 1885. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Artist: Master of the Cassoni
The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Theseus lands on Crete from Athens and sets out to kill the Minotaur, the bull-headed monster which King Minos has had imprisoned in the labyrinth built by

Greek Tomb Painting, 5th century BC
Greek tomb painting: the diver symbolises the after-life, 5th century BC

Greek vase painting depicting Cadmus fighting the serpent, 4th century BC
Greek vase painting depicting Cadmus fighting the serpent before founding Thebes. Made in Paetum, a Greek city in Italy, 4th century BC

Humorous postcard, British soldier in Salonika, WW1
Humorous postcard, British soldier in Salonika -- Finish Johnny! Christmas 1918, 8th Field Survey Company Royal Engineers. Date: 1918

Tatler cover- Duchess of Kent and her sisters
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a portrait of three royal sisters, the daughters of Prince and Princess Nicholas of Greece

Thessaloniki, Greece - Cobblers - Arch of Galerius
Thessaloniki, Greece - Cobblers working beneath the 4th century Triumphal Arch of Galerius (part of the Rotunda Complex). Date: circa 1910s

Thessaloniki, Greece, artillery piece under Arch of Galerius
WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - an artillery piece is transported by two horses beneath the 4th century Triumphal Arch of Galerius, part of the Rotunda Complex. Date: 1918

Menander (ca. 342-ca. 292 BC). Portrait
Menander (ca.342-ca.292 BC). Greek dramatist, representative of the athenian New Comedy. Roman copy of a Greek original. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Oedipus and Antigone. Engraving
Oedipus. Hero of Greek mythology. The Delphic oracle predicted that he would kill his father and marry his mother. When they discover the truth

Church of Agios Nikolaos. Aegina. Greece
Greece. Aegina. Church of Agios Nikolaos. Exterior. Aegina Island

Alcibiades killed by assassins
Illustration of a Alcibiades killed by assassins (probably Spartans)

Map of Siberia 1895
Map of Siberia

Ancient Greece map 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

Grecian Ionic architecture engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Sophocles ( circa 496a'406 bc ), Greek playwright. His seven surviving plays are notable for their complexity of plot and depth of characterization

Famous town of Oia, Santorini, Greek islands
Famous town of Oia with iconic blue domed churches overlooking mediterranean sea. Santorini, Greek islands, Greece

Traditional Greek houses in Naxos, Greece

Bell tower in Oia village, Santorini, Greece
Greek church bell tower of Panagia Platsani, Oia, Santorini (Thira), Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece

Relief from Pergamon Altar, published in 1881
Battle of Zeus and the Giants. Relief from the Pergamon Altar, Berlin Museum. Wood engraving, published in 1881

The arcades and traditional lanterns of the famous Liston at the Spianada in Kerkyra, Corfu Town, Greece
View along a row of elegant lamps and awnings lining the Liston, Corfu Town, Corfu. The Old Town of Corfu was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007

Panoramic view of Corfu Old Town, Ionian Islands, Greece

Souvenir postcard from Athens, Greece, showing the Arch of Hadrian and the Parthenon atop the Acropolis. Date: 1899

Kavala, Greece, the second largest city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala prefecture

Thessaloniki - Salep Merchant. Salep flour is consumed in beverages and desserts, especially in places that were formerly part of the Ottoman Empire

Thessaloniki - Orthodox Priest and Nougat seller in a street scene also featuring a red cross nurse. Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - Macedonian Buffalo and Driver Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - A Street Vendor - selling small items including this miniature carpet! Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - Bootblack Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - Tripe Kebab Seller Date: circa 1916

Elderly Jewish Couple - Thessaloniki, Greece Date: circa 1916

GREECE-Northeastern Aegean Islands-LESVOS (Mytilini)-Mithymna (Molyvos): Distant
GREECE, Northeastern Aegean Islands, LESVOS (Mytilini), Mithymna (Molyvos): Distant Town View

The boy from Marathon. 325 -300 BC. Work of Praxiteles workshop. Classical Greek art. Sculpture on bronze. GREECE. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. Marathon

100 and 50 drachmas bills, Greece. Coin

Greece. Southern Aegean. Cyclades. Delos. House
GREECE. SOUTHERN AEGEAN. CYCLADES. Delos. House of the Trident. Mosaic of the impluvium depicting a dolphin and an anchor. Mosaic

Group of Aphrodite and Pan. Hellenistic art. Sculpture on marble. Proc: GREECE. CYCLADES. Delos

Greece, Crete, Heraklion / Iraklion. Heraklion Archeological Museum. Bulls head rhython (vessel for pouring ritual libations)

Greece, Epirus, Arta. The fabled Bridge of Arta

Emporium. 570 BC. Asclepius, god of medicin. Neapolis. Girona province. Catalonia. Spain

GREECE, CRETE, Rethymno Province, Plakias: Town and Harbor

GREECE, Dodecanese Islands, RHODES, Lindos: Lindos Harbor, Beach View with Acropolis of Lindos / Late Afternoon

GREECE, Northeastern Aegean Islands, LESVOS (Mytilini), Mithymna (Molyvos): Town View from the 15th century Byzantine, Genoese Castle

The sacred trireme arrives at Tyre
Arrival at Tyre of the Athenian ambassadors in the sacred trireme, Paralos. They travelled to pledge anew the loyalty of Athens to Alexander the Great. 331BC

Thessaloniki - Greece - The Quayside and White Tower. World War One era. Red Cross van in foreground. Date: 1917

Statue of Zeus in Ancient Olympia
Statue of Zeus in Olympia. coloured historical artwork. This statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was 12 metres high inside the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece

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Socrates. Hand colored 17th-century engraving

Kefalonia - Pessada
Pessada on the southern coast of the Greek Island of Kefalonia

Horse-drawn Streetcar, Karlovassi, Samos, Greece
A horse-drawn streetcar was created in 1905 for the distribution of goods at Karlovassi, Samos, known to the local people as the tram

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"Greece: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty" Immerse yourself in the rich heritage as you explore its captivating landscapes and delve into its ancient history. From the Greek Orthodox icon of Christ's resurrection in Thessalonica to the vibrant city of Macedonia, this country is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts. Embark on a journey through time with maps showcasing Ancient Greece and the Byzantine Empire. Trace Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys, depicted in an exquisite lithograph from 1886, and marvel at Hermes' artistic masterpiece from the same era. Indulge your senses with breathtaking sunsets over Santorini's coastal town of Oia. Let the colors dance across your soul as you witness nature's canvas painting a picture-perfect moment. Discover how Ancient Greece flourished by exploring its colonies around the Aegean Sea. Uncover hidden gems like Symi Harbour in Dodecanese, where echoes of Greek mythology still resonate today. Marvel at the grandeur of the Ancient Persian Empire through an intricately detailed map that showcases their vast territories. Witness how Byzantine power evolved throughout centuries with a map depicting their empire during the 9th century. Finally, gaze upon a 14th-century icon portraying Archangel Michael in all his glory within Byzantine artistry. Feel a sense of awe as you contemplate this spiritual masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Greece beckons you to immerse yourself in its fascinating past while embracing its enchanting present. Whether it be historical landmarks or natural wonders, this country offers an unforgettable experience that will leave you captivated and yearning for more.