Alexandria
Ancient Greece
Where is Alexander the Great’s Tomb? The most Plausible Scenarios
As one of the most famous people in history, countless individuals have tried to locate Alexander the Great's tomb. It seems shocking that the burial place of such an important figure could be lost, yet that is the case....
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Earthquake That Destroyed Nearly Everything on Crete
Crete faced incredible destruction in antiquity after an ancient quake destroyed nearly everything on the island and the region in 365 AD.
In fact, the underwater earthquake, which is believed to have been of a magnitude 8.0 or higher, destroyed...
Diaspora
Greek University Opens Branch in Alexandria, Egypt
The Greek University of Patras announced recently that is opening a branch in Alexandria, Egypt in a first-of-its-kind move by a Greek higher education institution.
On Friday at the offices of the Greek community of Alexandria, the rector of the...
Archaeology
Cities Around the Globe Founded by Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great , who lived from July 356 BC to 10/11 June, 323 BC, was an intrepid conqueror and a brilliant military general.
Greece
The Greeks of Alexandria, Egypt
The story of Hellenism in Alexandria goes back more than two millennia, when Alexander the Great established the city.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Scientist Erasistratus Was the King’s Lie Detector
Ancient Greek scientist Erasistratus (300-250 B.C.) is credited with being among the first human lie detectors. He devised a specific technique to read a person’s physical response so as to spot when an individual was lying.
While in Alexandria, Egypt,...
Africa
Volcano, Climate Change Caused Destruction of Greek City in Egypt
The hiatus in Berenike, a Hellenistic city in Egypt, was a combination of volcanic eruptions and drought, scientists say
Ancient Greece
2,200 Year Old Alexander the Great Statue Discovered in Alexandria
The Ministry of Antiquities in Cairo has recently discovered a statue of Alexander the Great within an ancient "residential and commercial zone" in Alexandria that they believe was a trade center in the region during the Ptolemaic period.
The archaeologists...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Shipwreck Loaded with Treasures Discovered off Egypt
A shipwreck with ancient Greek treasures dating back to the Ptolemaic era of Egypt was discovered recently in the waters off Alexandria.
Archaeology
The Greek Archaeologist in Search of the Tomb of Alexander the Great
For over fifteen long years, Greek archaeologist Calliope Limneos-Papakosta has been searching for the priceless tomb of Alexander the Great.