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Acropolis part 2

When the weather was beautiful the next day, we knew that we had to go back up to the Acropolis. We stayed up there for probably over an hour just admiring the view and really getting a chance to look at the ruins without being freezing cold. I know I’ve said this before but itContinue reading “Acropolis part 2”

Assignment #6

I interviewed two people in Athens about the importance of monuments. I asked if they have a favorite secret monument in Athens. When was the last time they visited a monument in Athens? What monument would they add/change/remove? Do the monuments play a role in the relationship of Greece to Europe? If they feel personallyContinue reading “Assignment #6”

The Acropolis

This was hands down the best monument I’ve ever visited. Just thinking about how long the Parthenon has been there and all the culture and monumental events that have happened there is amazing.

Assignment #7

Theater of Dionysus Film yourself reciting by memory one passage from Euripides, Bacchae on the stage of the Theater of Dionysus. You can also film right outside the fence but it is more fun on the actual stage. Plaka and Monastiraki Photograph three interesting features of the old Mosque of Tzistarakis. Draw a version ofContinue reading “Assignment #7”

First three day in Athens

I know I’ve only been here for about three days, but I am completely in love with this city. The food, the people, and the culture is so amazing. Here are just a few picture of what I’ve seen so far.

Assignment #5

Steven Johnston, American Dionysia 1. Does Johnston argue that democracy makes people satisfied? What does he have to say about that? Johnston argues that democracy rarely leaves people satisfied and that it seems to cause more problems then solutions. It can cause a lot of resentment from people because it s not seem to deliverContinue reading “Assignment #5”