The countdown to Christmas has begun and The «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre is ready to welcome children aged 3-5, along with their parents, as well as children aged 5-8, to experience the magic of the holidays together! Educational programs and workshops filled with Christmas flavors, New Year's aromas, colors, imagination, and many, many surprises are waiting for you to discover them!
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In the Footsteps of Einstein - The Magic of Gravity
The story of the film follows the thrilling journey of a young magician and a robot through time and space. A story that captivates the audience from the very first moment, while simultaneously conveying, in a charmingly narrative way, knowledge about complex scientific concepts such as gravitational waves and time.
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The Alien and the Cave Children - Journey to the Light!
An educational journey through time and space that will entertain children as they discover the properties of light and energy. A movie for the whole family, which thanks to the technology of the "Dome" offers an exciting experience for both young and old!
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Interactive Tour of the Sanctuary of Delphi
Travel to the renowned oracle of ancient Greece, the Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, the navel of the Earth. The history of Delphi is lost in prehistory and the myths of ancient Greeks. Using new technologies, viewers will have the opportunity to virtually tour the Sacred Site of Delphi, to learn about and admire up close its most important monuments and buildings, such as the Sphinx of the Naxians, the dedications of the Athenians, Spartans, and Arcadians, as well as the treasury of the Athenians and the Siphnians.
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Hagia Sophia: 1500 Years of History
The new Virtual Reality production of the Foundation of the Hellenic World. A monument-symbol of the world's cultural heritage. An ultra-modern Virtual Reality Dome. Thorough scientific research over the years by the staff and scientific collaborators of the Foundation of the Hellenic World. These elements compose the "stage" of the new interactive Virtual Reality production "Hagia Sophia: 1,500 Years of History," which is a complete digital representation of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople and was specially created for the Virtual Reality theater "Tholos."
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Interactive Tour at the Monastery of Agios Loukas
The Institute for Pastoral Education of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, realizing the vision of His Eminence the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Mr. Ieronymos II, within the framework of the project "Development of Three-Dimensional Productions for the Holy Monastery of Agios Loukas in Boeotia" under the action "Digitization of Sacred Relics of Parish Churches," with the contracting authority being The Institute for Pastoral Education of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens and the project contractor being Foundation of the Hellenic World, presents a virtual reality production for the Holy Monastery of Agios Loukas in Boeotia.
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Interactive Tour of the Acropolis of Athens (circa 5th century B.C.)
Travel to Athens of the 5th century BC, where you will see all the buildings that were on the "Sacred Rock" reconstructed before your eyes in every detail and to their actual scale and dimensions. Using new technologies, the viewer has the opportunity to admire the most complex buildings of the Acropolis from an architectural perspective, such as the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, as well as the statues that adorned them in 3D and in their natural colors, as they were when they were created.
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Interactive Tour at the Ancient Agora of Athens
The "Tour of the Ancient Agora" shown in the "Tholos" is entirely produced by the Foundation and is part of its broader focus on Greek history and culture. Viewers are guided through the area of the Ancient Agora, and with the guidance of a specialized museum educator, they have the opportunity to choose their own path. The representation of the Agora at three different moments in its history allows visitors to understand its evolution over time and the changes in the functions of the space from one era to another, as reflected in its architectural and urban planning differences.
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A Walk Through Ancient Olympia
A complete virtual tour of the sacred site of ancient Olympia in the 2nd century BC. Monuments and sacred buildings come to life, giving visitors the opportunity to become "participants" in the events and rituals of the Olympic Games and to learn about the history of the city.
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A Walk Through Ancient Miletus
The city of Miletus on the western coast of Asia Minor, one of the most important cities of Ionia, is revived in the Virtual Reality production "A Walk Through Ancient Miletus". The advanced specifications that characterize the environment of the "Tholos" offer unique experiences of immersion and exploration. Thus, visitors have the opportunity to visit the city as it was 2,000 years ago, to discover its most important public buildings, to admire -in panoramic view- its perfect urban design, the work of Hippodamus, and even to "dive" into its harbor.
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Dinosaurs at Dusk: The Origins of Flight
Dinosaurs come to life again through the technology of the "Tholos" and offer a unique experience for both young and old. Travel millions of years back, to the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, and discover the fearsome ancestors of today's birds: the flying dinosaurs!
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Titans of the Ice Age
The "Tholos" film "Titans of the Ice Age" brings to life a harsh and beautiful era, when saber-toothed felines, giant sloths, and hairy mammoths inhabited the Earth, while our ancient ancestors were developing art, language, and hunting skills, trying to understand and survive in the harsh world around them.
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Darwin: the Mystery of Nature
The 3D film titled "Darwin: The Mystery of Nature" is presented in the Tholos, the Virtual Reality theater of the Hellenic Cosmos, since November 2011. The film promises an adventurous journey of discovering the evolution of life on our planet through Darwin's eyes. The impressive graphics on the 360° screen of the Tholos, the music by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, and the narration by actor Giannis Bezou, guarantee that the film "Darwin: The Mystery of Nature" will "enchant" both young and old.
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Interactive Tour of Ancient Priene
The ancient city of Priene in Asia Minor, the most extensively excavated Hellenistic city of Asia Minor and an excellent example of Hellenistic architecture, comes to life in the IME production "Tour of Ancient Priene". With the creation of a structured environment that is clear and balanced, the city expressed the mature philosophical and political thought of the classical era. Public buildings, private residences, and temples are the stops on this tour of the Anatolian city.
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Educational Programs
Family educational programs for children aged 3-5 years, together with their parents. Experiential activities with themes inspired by mythology, Greek nutrition, space, and prehistory.
The «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre offers Educational Programs for children 5 to 8 years old, which are designed and implemented by the Museological-Educational Department and take place in all the fully equipped indoor and outdoor spaces of the «Hellenic Cosmos».
The “Hellenic Cosmos” welcomes the new school year with new educational programs and activities that cater to all age groups. The programs are designed and implemented by the Museum Educators Department. Children are encouraged to collaborate, observe, investigate, and create.
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Completion of the Project "Digitization of Sacred Relics of Parish Churches"
With the presence of His Beatitude Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Ieronymos II, the completion event of the co-financed Project "Digitization of Sacred Relics of Parish Churches" with MIS 6003375, organized by the Foundation of Pastoral Education of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, was held with great success and a large turnout of guests on Thursday, October 3, at the «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre. The purpose of this project was the digital recording of the valuable ecclesiastical relics of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens and the Holy Monastery of Hosios Loukas, which constitute an important part of our country's cultural and spiritual heritage.
The Foundation of the Hellenic World participates in the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair
With the latest VR headsets, get ready to experience an exhilarating adventure in a virtual world! Are you ready to become a "helper" to Phidias, one of the greatest sculptors of antiquity, and visit his workshop in Olympia? To see what Attica looked like from the Acropolis rock 70 million years ago, solve ancient mysteries, and save your favorite heroes from dangerous missions?
The Foundation of the Hellenic World Stands by the Families Affected by the Fire
We offer free participation in the 4th ten-day period (26/8-6/9) of the summer camp "Summer in the City" for families from the affected areas. Additionally, free spots are offered in the educational programs implemented at the "Hellenic Cosmos" throughout the year.
Correspondents' Award "Decency 2023"
The Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW) was honored with the Correspondents' Award "Decency 2023" at a special awards ceremony. This award is a recognition of the work of FHW, which showcases the rich Greek tradition, using the most modern technological means and keeping alive the historical memory and cultural heritage of our land.
«Chasing the Dream» by Zefi Syrivli
The children's book by Zefi Syrivli, titled «Chasing the Dream», with illustrations by Marina Roussou, was recently published by the Foundation of the Hellenic World. In this book, the author explores the journey we undertake to achieve our dreams.