Hellenic (Greek) & Roman religion

Jupiter (the Louvre)Hera (the Louvre)

My past post on the Hellenic pagan organization Ellinais has generated enough interest that I decided to provide information and links to Hellenic (and some Roman) religion and culture websites. The organizations listed tend to be based in Greece or Rome, though I'm sure there are others elsewhere. Enjoy, and let me know if there are other resources I should add.
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New Stonehenge (& similar) discoveries

Stonehenge 2003

Given the recent discovery of the remains of a wooden henge near Stonehenge, those in the know are saying that theories that the stone circle existed in "splendid isolation" can now be put to rest.  I would say so given that there have been lots of recent discoveries in the area, proving that these sites are regional in nature.
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Archaeologists unearth Neolithic henge at Stonehenge, BBC News, 22 July 2010

The circular ditch surrounding a smaller circle of deep pits about a metre (3ft) wide has been unearthed at the world-famous site in Wiltshire. Archaeologists used radar imaging to find this circle, and believe timber posts were in the pits. Continue reading →