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Top 15 Worldfocus Signature Stories of 2009
Greeks struggle to reclaim traditional Mediterranean diet
While traditional Mediterranean fare is among the healthiest on the planet, Greece now struggles with an obesity epidemic. Worldfocus correspondent Lynn Sherr and producer Megan Thompson report on Greek efforts to reclaim their heritage of "slow food."
As part of their reporting on Greek efforts to stem the tide of obesity in their country, Worldfocus correspondent Lynn Sherr and producer Megan Thompson visit "slow food" advocates Nikos and Lola Frantzeskakis. The pair share recipes for healthy -- and delicious -- dishes in Vamos, Crete using locally-grown vegetables, meats, and of course, olive oil.
Ancient Greek values clash with modern treatment of gays
Homosexuality dates back thousands of years in Ancient Greece, where same-sex relationships were well-known - even among the gods. But today in Greece, gay rights are not as accepted. Special correspondent Lynn Sherr and producer Megan Thompson examine the state of gay marriage in Greece.
The pitfalls of filming a big fat Greek wedding
Producer Megan Thompson traveled to Greece last June for a Signature Story series. In order to find what gay Greeks were missing out on, she attended a celebrity wedding between a talk show host and member of parliament. See why Greek weddings are more exciting than invitation-only American receptions.
Q&A: Safeguarding the world’s ancient treasures
Worldfocus speaks with Cindy Ho of the advocacy organization Saving Antiquities for Everyone about the Parthenon marbles and the larger question of looting and antiquities around the world.
Old and new at the Acropolis Museum in Greece
Go behind the scenes with an exclusive video tour of the Parthenon in Greece's new Acropolis Museum.
Greeks lobby for return of Parthenon marbles to Athens
The opening of the Acropolis Museum in Greece this summer has reignited a controversy over some of the sculptures that adorned the Parthenon, the most famous monument of ancient Greece.
Do Greece’s ancient treasures belong in London?
A collection of sculptures from Greece's famed Parthenon have a permanent home in the British Museum. Should they be returned to Greece? Students at the American College of Greece say yes, but Dimitris Plantzos of the University of Ioannina holds the rare view that the sculptures don't need to be returned.
Sharing the good news with you
Though a common saying about news is "if it bleeds, it leads," Martin Savidge shares some of the more cheery stories that have uplifted the world recently, including Worldfocus' signature series from Liberia.











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