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THE COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NERVOUSNESS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
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ARE YOU EXERCISING IN THE RIGHT PLACE? INTRODUCING NAUMAN, OUR NEW SENIOR ATTORNEY
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QUESTION AND ANSWERS TOMATO GNOCCHI KEBABS
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YOU’RE FORBIDDEN FROM WEARING HEELS IN GREECE?!
NO FOOD, BEVERAGES, GUM, OR HIGH HEELS ALLOWED!
H ow G reece I s P reserving I ts A ncient S ites
If you wanted to pinpoint a civilization that has impacted our society and government in more ways than one, ancient Greece should be one of the first civilizations you think of. The ancient Greeks made significant contributions to philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, literature, and so much more. Today, you can still visit their magnificent monuments and tour ancient sites — it will surely make you feel like you’ve returned to ancient times! However, if you plan on traveling to Greece, there are a few things you need to know. For example, in 2009, Greek authorities implemented a law stating that you cannot wear high heels while walking around these historic sites.
tear. And visitors (or locals) wearing stiletto heels can damage these sites even more with their spiked heels. But that’s not the only law Greek authorities instituted in 2009. You also can’t bring food, drinks, or gum to most of these historical sites. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, Greece, was built in 161 A.D. To this day, it continues to be a stadium for live performances, festivals, and other activities. But in 2009, Greek authorities and the venue’s maintenance crew knew something needed to change. As the crew cleaned up the stadium, they discovered nearly 60 pounds of chewing gum beneath the marble seats. Because of this incident of littering — and many others — Greek officials came up with a solution, and new laws were created.
If we want to preserve the history of these places and the culture of the ancient Greeks, continue learning more about them, and use their buildings and stadiums, then we must follow the preventive measures the modern Greeks put in place. So, if you plan on traveling to Greece to see the iconic Parthenon temple, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Zeus, or other locations, be sure to wear your comfiest shoes, and eat and drink before visiting!
Because these monuments are centuries old, they have experienced a lot of wear and
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