https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/35756c23-0b08-4902-b2b0-59d6d15760ae This wonderful 1960s travelogue of Greece was made by TransWorld Airilnes. Entitled "Superjet to Greece", the film shows the tourist attractions of the cradle of civilization. 00:00 - Introduction praises Greece as the foundation of Western civilization with intellectual richness and human aspiration 0:52 - Describes Greece’s unique topography at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula with its stone-paved streets and picturesque villages 1:13 - Village women spin cotton and wool into thread for weaving, showcasing Greece’s traditional lifestyle 1:40 - Promotion of TWA flights to Greece, promising comfort and luxury above the weather 1:50 - A traveler praises TWA’s first-class Royal Ambassador service, featuring cocktails in Swedish crystal 2:18 - Economy class offers the same cocktails at low prices with TWA’s renowned hospitality 2:38 - Passengers relax on TWA super jets traveling at 600 mph, enjoying hot, tasty meals 3:06 - First-class Royal Ambassador dinners rival top restaurants with gourmet entrees on Rosenthal china 3:35 - Encourages flying TWA to Greece for luxury and reliability with veteran American crews 3:57 - Greece introduced as a gateway to exploration, blending ancient myths and history 4:20 - Athens, a modern metropolis of 1.5 million, features Constitution Square and the former palace, now parliament 5:03 - Downtown Athens shows modern progress with busy streets, traffic, and an electric railway 5:52 - Sidewalk cafes feature men with worry beads, a cultural habit to fill conversational silence 6:24 - The Greek Orthodox Church influences over 7 million communicants, preserving language and culture 6:51 - Neon lights brighten Athens at night, contrasting with ancient relics like the Theseion temple 7:50 - The massive Temple of Zeus, begun in the 6th century BC, rivals the pyramids in scale 8:29 - A modern public swimming pool in Athens highlights Greeks’ love for outdoor activities 8:50 - The king’s palace and Evzones honor guard reflect modern Greece with traditional flair 9:47 - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of parliament honors Greece’s unconquered spirit 10:33 - Freedom Day features a military procession and King Paul laying a wreath at the tomb 11:13 - The Corinth Canal, begun by Nero, aids shipping alongside Greece’s railway system 11:45 - The Monastery of Daphne near Athens exemplifies Byzantine art, only 900 years old 12:24 - Greece, primarily agricultural, exports tobacco, grapes, figs, and olives, like those in this grove 13:22 - Tobacco, originally from Virginia, supports Greece’s cigarette industry 14:08 - Salonika, Greece’s second city, thrives with industry and shipping after years of struggle 15:23 - Piraeus, Athens’ seaport, bustles with maritime activity and a rich history from Pericles’ time 16:14 - Hydra in the Aegean Sea, once a merchant hub, now focuses on sponge fishing and tourism 16:52 - Aegina’s Temple of Aphaia, from the 6th century BC, rivals Athens’ Theseion in preservation 17:26 - Corfu, a former British outpost, features unique local customs like donkey transport 17:54 - Delos’ Terrace of Lions guards a sanctuary tied to Apollo, now a tourist site 18:32 - Rhodes’ legendary Colossus once stood at its harbor; the city blends Greek, Turkish, and Italian influences 19:36 - Mykonos, a modern resort, boasts Petros the Pelican as its lucky charm 20:26 - A Mykonos fisherman repairs nets near picturesque windmills; sheep provide fine wool 21:41 - Greek education improves from a low literacy past, with primary schools like this on Mykonos 23:15 - Crete’s volcanic soil yields grapes for wine and raisins, exported worldwide 24:05 - Crete’s Palace of Knossos, from 2000 BC, reveals a brilliant ancient civilization 24:36 - Greek folklore, rooted in pre-Christian times, lives on in dances like Crete’s Haniotiko 25:40 - Travelers begin and end in Athens, home to the Acropolis and Parthenon 26:21 - The Parthenon, built over nine years for Athena, epitomizes classical Greece’s glory in golden marble 27:02 - The Parthenon stands as antiquity’s greatest monument, symbolizing Greece’s enduring legacy Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. 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