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Jan 2017
31m 29s

Santorini Wine with Panayiota Kalogeropo...

Shane Parrish
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The island of Santorini has not only has breathtaking views but also a fascinating history. Traces of its first inhabitants have been linked back to 4500 BC. In 1613 BC the most powerful volcanic event in the last 10,000 years took place – completely destroying all the islands within a 60 km radius. It has been estimated that 90 billion tons of molten rock w ... Show More
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