Billy Cotsis
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Exploring the rise and fall of Greek Leagues in the Hellenistic Era, or how the Romans beat us
A range of leagues existed during the Hellenistic Era after Alexander the Great as rival Greek monarchs – the one-time generals from Alexander’s military – sought to destroy each other.. …
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Brazilian democracy saved by Lula “the Greek”
The Washington Post has a slogan, “Democracy Dies In Darkness.” In the era of Trump, Bolsanaro and Putin, it has never been more important for democracy to stay out of …
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The Greek language is our passport to the world
English has been my passport to access wonderful places on our planet. In Argentina and Thailand for example, it helped me get by, as I filled my belly, and enjoyed …
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Krazy Kon continues to break records with his new album
Krazy Kon’s new album drop not only topped the charts, he held out superstars Daft Punk who sit at number two on the charts as Greece Mix Volume 27 debuted …
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The Acropolis of Calabria: The Greko
Time stands still, tranquillity, and peace engulf you. This is in Southern Italy where the remnants of an ancient Greek community continue to speak and live like a Greek, Calabria. …
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Hellenic Belmore: From Footy to Church and everything in between
For sheer athleticism, Rugby League is a sport which can entertain and embrace people. In Belmore, the blue and whites of the Canterbury Bulldogs are beloved by all, the same …
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Smyrna’s unsung American a hero who saved a million Greeks
My Pappou is from the coastal city of Aivali in Asia Minor now Turkey. Every time I visit, via a short boat ride from Lesvos, I am greeted by people …
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Pyrrhus, a Pyrrhic Victory and the rise of Epiros in the Hellenistic Age
Epiros, is a place of geographical contrasts. The high mountains and winding roads that take you across terrain that only shepherds and trekkers seem to traverse with ease. Then you …
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Asia under the Seleucids, a Hellenic Empire
As someone focused on documenting Hellenic history across the world, am grateful that most Hellenic territories are of a manageable size. There is one that was huge, a headache to …
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Odrysian Kingdom: a rough diamond in the ancient world
I occasionally come across a rough diamond. That unique story that is hidden or shaded by other more prominent histories of the Balkans. The ancient kingdom of Odrysia is an …