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Rival Churches Light Up The Sky In Explosive 'Rocket War' Easter Tradition On Greek Island
In a fiery Easter tradition on the Greek island of Chios, members of two rival churches unleash thousands of fireworks at each other's bell towers in a spectacular mock battle. The dazzling display, ...
It Survived for 2,000 Years, but Syria’s War Battered Palmyra
During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...
Easter begins with a bang in Greek island's 'rocket war' tradition
Rival churches on Greece's Chios island kicked off their annual Easter tradition on Saturday evening (April 19), by pelting ...
Asian News International on MSN2d
Annual ‘rocket war’ Easter tradition ignites skies over Greek Island
Locals in the town of Vrontados on the Greek island of Chios marked Orthodox Easter with a centuries-old tradition known as ...
Greek City Times2d
The Rocket War of Chios, Greece
In the serene Greek island town of Vrontados, where crystal-clear waters meet pebble beaches and Aepos Mountain looms large, ...
Greek Reporter2d
When Ancient Greeks Faced the Persian Navy at Battle of Artemisium
When the ancient Greeks faced the Persians in the Battle of Artemisium, they set the tone for the Battle of Salamis.
Greek Reporter4d
Crete’s Unique Church That Features Greek Revolution Heroes Among Saints
An Orthodox Church in Crete stands unique in Greece for integrating icons of heroes from the Greek War of Independence into ...