Bridging Histories: Corinth's Colonies and the Montenegrin Connection in the Adriatic

The historical narrative of ancient Corinth and its colonies bears fascinating connections to Montenegro's helenic origins, shedding light on the intricate web of cultural exchanges and migrations that have shaped the region over millennia. By delving into the shared historical...

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Comparing Battles of Thermopylae and Mojkovac: Defending Homeland and Allies in Different Times

“ Ὦ ξεῖν’, ἀγγέλλειν Λακεδαιμονίοις ὅτι τῇδε κείμεθα, τοῖς κείνων ῥήμασι πειθόμενοι", which means: "Stranger, tell Spartans that we lay here, staying faithful to Sparta’s laws."The battles at Thermopylae and Mojkovac were fought in different contexts and under different circumstances....

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DNA Analysis Reveals Shared Heritage Between Montenegrins and Greeks

Recent DNA analysis has revealed that Montenegrins share a common genetic heritage with the Greeks. With a limited sample, the study found that Montenegrin DNA is closely related to modern Greeks, particularly those from the southern regions of Greece, namely the Peloponnese.The...

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Montenegro-Greece Relations: A Complex History of Independence and Cooperation

Photo by Leonhard Niederwimmer on UnsplashMontenegro and Greece have had a long and complex relationship throughout history. The two countries share a common cultural and religious heritage and are both predominantly Orthodox Christian nations. The relationship between Montenegro...

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Bibliography

 Photo by Yana Marudova on Unsplash KAKO SU GRCI VIĐELI CRNU GORU; Angeliki KonstantakopoulouHOW THE GREEKS SAW MONTENEGROwww. maticacrnogorska.me MATICA, jesen 2010. pg. 335mr Dejan Gazivoda: Antički kultovi na tlu Crne Goredoktorska disertacija; UNIVERSITY OF...

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Discovering the Past and Present of Sparta: A Tourist's Guide to the Contemporary City in Greece

A group of enthusiastic Montenegrin tourists embarked on a journey to Sparta, Greece, on a quest to uncover the heritage connections between the Peloponnese and their homeland. With a shared history that harks back to ancient times, the travelers were eager to explore the remnants...

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Greek settlements in Montenegro date back to the Classical period - here's a look

Ancient Greek settlements in Montenegro have a long and rich history, dating back to the Classical period of Greek civilization. In the Archaic and Classical periods, Greek colonies were established along the Adriatic coast, including in present-day Montenegro. These colonies...

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Doclea was influenced by Greek culture during the Hellenistic period

Doclea was an ancient city in present-day Montenegro that played a significant role in the region's history. It was founded in the 3rd century BCE and became an important center of Illyrian and later Roman culture. It is believed to have been inhabited by a mix of Roman citizens,...

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