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The Reign In Spain: Toledo Swords
Ask just about any teen “Where is Toledo?” and most will tell you it’s in Ohio. But there’s also a much older city called Toledo. Nicole tells us about its claim to fame in her report “The Reign in Spain.”
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Turkey, Ancient city of Hierapolis-Pamukkale - UNESCO World Heritage site
The ruins of Hierapolis are adjacent to the modern Pamukkale, Hierapolis flourished, reaching its peak of importance in the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D., having been destroyed by an earthquake in 60 A.D. and rebuilt. Remains of the...
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Turkey, Canakkale - Ancient city of Assos
Assos known as Behramkale is located in western Turkey. The city was founded from 1000 to 900 BC by Aeolian colonists from Lesbos, who specifically are said to have come from Methymna. The natural cleavage of the rock into joint planes...
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Jordan, Ancient city Pella
Pella is found in northwestern Jordan, 27.4 km south of the Sea of Galilee. Pella represents one of ten Decapolis cities that were founded during the Hellenistic period and became powerful under Roman jurisdiction
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CYPRUS - BONE OF CONTENTION
Cyprus - an island in the sun. But the climate that inspires relaxation breeds riot and race hatred. 1955 - A state of emergency is declared. Sir John, now Lord Harding, is appointed Governor and Commander in Chief. 1958 - Mr Macmillan...
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CYPRUS - 'BRUSH FIRE' STILL BURNS
Typical of the brush fire situation in Cyprus, a battle between Greek and Turkish Cypriots in the North West of the island. Its still Britain's task to prevent these brush fires becoming a conflagration. Pictures show the first incident...
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BRITISH TROOPS TO LEAVE GREECE
A ceremony at the Unknown Soldier's Memorial in Athens marked the occasion of the decision to withdraw British troops from Greece, King Paul himself inspected a battalion of the East Surreys. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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GREECE
In Athens, the King of the Hellenes led the celebrations of Independence Day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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PREPARING FOR A KING'S RETURN
The Royal Palace at Athens is being prepared for the return of King George of the Hellenes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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GREEK TROOPS FOR KOREA
In Athens, King Paul presents colours to the Greek battalion leaving for Korea. Later, another presentation - flowers and an effigy of the Holy Virgin as a blessing on the departing troops. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ATHENS - ROYAL WEDDING
The beautiful city of Athens was the appropriate and regal setting for the Royal wedding of the year: Princess Sophia of Greece married Juan Carlos, son of the pretender to the Spanish throne. Here, the bride arrives at the Greek...
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THE VILLAGE WHERE WIVES BECOME MEN
Once a year, in January, the women of Monoclisia in Greece, get their own back on their husbands, by changing places with them for twenty four hours. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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DANCING EVZONES GREET US SAILORS
Personnel of the US navy saw a dancing display by the Evzones of the Greek army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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THE CYPRUS PROBLEM
Representatives of Turkey, Greece and Britain gathered in London recently for the conference to discuss Mediterranean Defence and the future of Cyprus. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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TURKEY
Smyrna, where the Turkish Government has tried to make amends for the anti-Greek riots. The feature of the occasion was the hoisting of the Greek flag. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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EUROPEAN CUP FINAL
Fans from the Continent invade Wembley for the European Cup Final clash between Holland and Greece. The Greeks were boasting an easy win before the game, but Ajax outclassed them easily to take the Cup two-nil. After the match, excited...
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STATE VISIT - A SUMMING UP
Queen Frederika and King Paul, during their visit, paid a visit to a College for Handicapped Boys. Her Majesty is well known for her welfare work in Greece. At Claridges, that evening, they entertained the Queen and Prince Philip to...
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STATE VISIT
Movietone's pictures show highlights of the arrival of King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece, at the beginning of their state visit to Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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CYPRUS BULLETIN
They call it ""Operation Kennet"" an intensive search for arms in the Kyrenia mountain range. The Governor of Cyprus recently paid a visit to the Royal Navy, at Famagusta. Entertaining the troops, Jimmy Edwards, Margaret Mitchell and...
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DISPATCH FROM CYPRUS
Street scenes in Nicosia on the day of the execution of two terrorists. Greek flags at half mast at many places, and troops are stoned by young Greek Cypriots. The reaction in Athens was marked by a large protest meeting in the centre of...
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1977 GREEK GENERAL ELECTIONS, NOVEMBER 1977
Footage from Athens during the preparations of the 1977 Greek general elections. On the posters, names of parties, such as Alliance of Progressive and Left Forces, New Democracy (aka ND), Panhellenic Socialist Movement (aka PASOK), Union...
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF OLYMPIA, GREECE, 1966
Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The film begins with the masterpiece marble statue, Hermes of Praxiteles (340 BC), which is one of the most important exhibits of the Museum. The lens then focuses on the sculptures of the...
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Greek Island Holiday, 1960s
Colour. 1960s. Children play in narrow streets. Washing hangs from railings above them. A local man watches as kids pass him. Kids at bottom of steps, by cars. Place Gaffory. Tightly packed house on steep mountain side. Boat in harbour....
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FROM THE ELLINIKON AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN ATHENS, 1955
On the road from Ellinikon Athens International airport to downtown Athens via Syngrou avenue. Airplanes visible including a US Airforce aircraft. Athens, Greece 1955.