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Ancient Greece
New UNESCO World Heritage Sites Include Greek Inscriptions in Saudi Arabia
Nine new sites, including Greek inscriptions on a cliff in Saudi Arabia, have now joined the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Africa
Exploring the Graeco-Roman Heritage of Nubia
Across the Mediterranean from Greece on the continent of Africa is the region of Nubia, an area that covers parts of what is now Upper Egypt and Sudan. This is where, in the days of antiquity, Greek warriors marched...
History
Expedition to Recover $20B Gold Treasure from San Jose Shipwreck Begins
The Colombian government has announced the launch of an underwater recovery expedition to salvage treasures from the San Jose galleon, a historic shipwreck lying off the coast of Cartagena.
Often referred to as the “Holy Grail of shipwrecks,” it is...
Archaeology
Rare Medieval Gold Ring Found in Depths of Castle in Poland
An extremely rare medieval gold artefact has been found in the depths beneath a tower of the Wawel Royal Castle in Poland, which served as a residence for Polish kings for centuries.
The artefact, a decorated gold ring, was found...
Ancient Greece
Did Alexander the Great’s Descendant Establish Singapore?
Singapore has a long history of human settlement, having been shown by Greek scientist Ptolemy almost 2000 years ago on his map of the world. Furthermore, the founder of Singapore is mentioned as a descendant of Alexander the Great...
Environment
Are We Prepared for the Next Big Mediterranean Tsunami?
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The Mediterranean sea straddles two tectonic plates and is lined by large towns and cities. We need to take the tsunami threat seriously, argues Matthew Blackett, a senior lecturer at a British University.
By Matthew Blackett
Nearly a century has passed...
Africa
Historic St. Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai
Saint Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai in the town of Saint Catherine, Egypt is one of the most important Christian monasteries in the world
Ancient Greece
The Greeks of Ramayana, The Great Epic Poem of India
Ramayana, India's great epic poem, mentions in various chapters the Greeks. This implies that Greeks were actually present in what is modern day India before the composition of this epic poem, which narrates the journey of virtue in the...
Ancient Greece
Dionysus’ Invasion to India in Greek Mythology
According to ancient myths, Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, invaded India long before Alexander the Great was born.
Dionysus is an Ancient Greek god and also part of the Roman pantheon. He was known as Bacchus to the...
Education
MA Degree in Magic Offered at a British University
The University of Exeter is launching a new program in September 2024 called the MA in Magic and Occult Science. This program is all about exploring ideas in a different way, according to its leader, Professor Emily Selove.
Selove explained...
Greek News
Greek Airline to Operate Repatriation Flight Post-Morocco Earthquake
In response to the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Greek Airline Aegean will operate an emergency special flight for passenger repatriation.
The airline has swiftly organized an emergency flight from Marrakesh to Athens to facilitate the return of passengers affected by...
Africa
Over 2,000 Killed in Powerful Earthquake in Morocco
A powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake has struck Central Morocco, leaving a trail of destruction that has killed more than 2,000 people. The epicenter of this seismic event was in the remote High Atlas Mountains, approximately forty-four miles southwest of...
Africa
Cyrene: The Stunning Ancient Greek City of Libya
Cyrene was an ancient Greek and later Roman city in Libya. It was the oldest and most important of the five Greek cities in the region.
Ancient Greece
Warrior Women: Female Military Units Throughout History
Women warriors appear in myths across the world. According to Greek mythology, the Amazons were a group of female soldiers famed for their ferocity and skill in battle. Meanwhile, the Vikings believed in the mythical Valkyries who carried worthy...
History
Atlantis: How Plato’s Story Corresponds to Real History
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Has the Atlantis mystery finally been solved? After years of extensive research, in conjunction with new archeological evidence, and with the aid of satellite technology, Christos A. Djonis credibly reveals that Plato based his story of Atlantis on a...