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The 'Plague of Athens' was one of the world's first epidemics – and now we may know what caused it

Amnesia, foul breath, gangrene, and unstoppable diarrhea. These were just a few of the symptoms caused by an ancient disease known as the Plague of Athens, although the pathogen responsible for this ...
The Red & Black

A quick history of Athens

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The history of Athens began in 1785 when Abraham Baldwin founded the nation’s first ...
Greek Reporter

Sulla’s Sack of Ancient Athens and the Bloody End of Greek Sovereignty

In 86 BC, Roman General Sulla unleashed a brutal siege on ancient Athens, permanently transforming the sovereign state into a museum city.
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Historic Athens preserves community history through storytelling and adaptive reuse

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. What may appear to be run-down, outdated buildings in Athens most likely once held ...