Hellas is hopping! We've been busier than ever on the Acropolis these days. Our focus for this month's Hellas features and spotlights are on the earliest periods of Greek history, the Bronze and Iron Ages.

Events in Hellas

Our Holiday Graphic Decorating Contest was a huge success! We had over 50 entries and 25 participants. You can view the winners of the contest at the following post: Contest Winners Announced. The contest was so popular that it inspired a monthly graphic editing challenge open to everyone in AW. You may find the contest on the Pinacotheca Board at the following thread: Hellas Ongoing Decorating "Contest".

Valentine's Day is coming up soon! Are you and your sweetheart ready for a challenge? This month, you will be able to test your knowledge of famous ancient Greek couples in an upcoming trivia challenge. Watch for details! And for now, if you enjoy trivia, join in the ongoing Attic Trivia Quiz.

Nikolaos Cleomenes' latest edition of Sparta's Journal is hot off the presses! It is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the history of Sparta and its culture. If you wish to contribute to a future edition of the Sparta Journal, contact Nikolaos at his homesite.

Group News

Our Alexander the Great group is seeking submissions for its first newsletter; an offsite publication that aims to encourage discussion about who else? Alexander the Great of course! Those interested in contributing original articles can leave a message at Kallistos Alexandros' homesite.

The Scholeio Neoellinikon group is getting ready to reopen. If you are interested in learning and discussing the (modern) Greek language, please join!

Attention all group leaders in Hellas! We are in the process of gearing up for Springfest. If you are interested in your group sponsoring a contest or event, please contact either of our Hellas scribes. This is a wonderful opportunity to spotlight your group and recruit new members.

Neighborhoods Update

Three new neighborhoods have been added: Mycenae, Asclepion, and Byzantium. Now that many of the neighborhoods have been firmly established, the concentration of work is moving on to develope them further. A "Things to Do" section is being added to each one. This section includes (or will include) tours, quizzes, games, shops, tourist attractions, etc.

Those interested in helping may check out the chart included in the following post: Rough Table and contact either of the Hellas scribes, Anna Hippon or Alerissa Nestor. Be sure to wander through the neighborhoods soon to catch up on all the latest additions!

If you have any articles you wish to submit or a group event you would like to see in a future edition of the Hellenic World News please contact me, Louisa Agis or one of your Hellenic World scribes.