Russian Tourist Stuck in Saint Lazarus’ Sarcophagus on Cyprus
A Russian tourist experienced her own resurrection of a sort when she was rescued by her friends after becoming stuck in Saint Lazarus’ sarcophagus in Larnaca, Cyprus this week. After inexplicably...
View ArticleParalympic Sprinter Becomes Engaged on Track Minutes After Race
She missed the semifinals of her 200-meter race, but the day was a memorable one anyway for Paralympic sprinter Keula Nidreia Pereira Semedo of Cape Verde as she got engaged just minutes after she...
View ArticleGreece Develops Drone Using F-35 Fighter Technology
Greece is developing a drone by using technology employed by the U.S. in the unique fifth generation fighter, the F-35B, which can take off and land vertically. The Greek-designed unmanned aerial...
View ArticleSocial Media “Grandfluencers” Wisdom is For All Ages
Think social media is for the youngsters who are seemingly only interested in celebrities and the newest beauty treatment? Think again, as many 60 and 70-year-old “grandfluencers” take the internet by...
View ArticleGreek Swimmer Takes Home Bronze Medal at Tokyo Paralympics
Greek swimmer Alexandra Stamatopoulou took home the bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics on Friday in the women’s 50m backstroke swimming S4 event. Stamatopoulou, who has a rare neurological disorder...
View ArticleAncient Greek General Archytas was Founder of Mathematical Mechanics
Archytas of Tarentum, who was born around the year 435 BC in what is now Taranto, Apulia, Italy, was another in a long line of brilliant polymaths from Ancient Greece, a noted military general and...
View ArticleHow Scholars of the Islamic Golden Age Saved Ancient Greek Knowledge
During the Islamic Golden Age, a period during which science, literature, geometry, astronomy and other fields of knowledge flourished from the eighth to the 13th century. Without the scholars of this...
View ArticleBiden Says Hurricane Ida Shows “the Climate Crisis is Here”
President Joe Biden gave a speech addressing the impact of Hurricane Ida after it wreaked havoc on the northeastern coast of the United States, leaving 45 people dead in the New York City area. The...
View ArticleA List of Countries with COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
The rise of the delta variant of COVID-19 has caused some countries to mandate vaccinations in healthcare workers, high risk groups, and customers frequenting indoor businesses. Many have also...
View ArticleDecoding Linear A, the Writing System of the Ancient Minoans
Linear A, a writing system that was used by the ancient Minoans from 1800 to 1450 BC, has never been fully decrypted. Used in governmental and religious writings of the Minoan Civilization, the script...
View ArticleGreek Boccia Team Wins Bronze at Tokyo Paralympics
The Greek boccia team won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday in what is the tenth medal for the country during the Games in Japan. Boccia is a precision ball sport similar to bocce,...
View ArticleTsitsipas Out of US Open: “I Don’t Know Why Everyone is Against Me”
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas is out of the US Open after a loss to Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz, in what was a major upset and possibly the greatest win of Alcaraz’s career so far. The...
View ArticleEurope to Implement Travel Restrictions for Unvaccinated Americans
Aft the European Union on Monday advised its member nations to ban unvaccinated travelers from the US to Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden have put new travel restrictions on those hoping to...
View ArticleDonald Trump Calls Bitcoin a “Disaster Waiting to Happen”
Former President Donald Trump argued that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are “potentially a disaster waiting to happen” during an appearance on Fox Business. When asked if he himself has invested...
View ArticleGreek Toy Manufacturers Urge Support To Unlock Exports Potential
In a market dominated by international franchises and illegal knock-offs, the Greek toy manufacturing industry has stood its ground and continued its long-standing flourishment, providing consistent...
View ArticleThe History of the Parthenon Marbles
The Year 2016 marked 200 years since Greece was robbed of its famous Parthenon Marbles, known around the world as the so-called “Elgin Marbles;” the culture crime was committed by Thomas Bruce, the...
View ArticleAntidepressant Medicine Discovered in Ancient Greek City
It seems that even back in the ancient times people were prone to depression as archaeological finds of antidepressants in the Ancient Greek city of Bathonea, located on the banks of Küçükçekmece Lake...
View ArticleTen of Greece’s Most Spectacular Monasteries
Greece has many beautiful sights for you to check out while you are visiting the country. One thing you want to be sure to add to your itinerary is visiting some of the ancient, historical Greek...
View ArticleFive Ancient Greek Aphrodisiacs Available Everywhere Today
Ancient Greeks were big believers in aphrodisiacs and ancient love potions and used a variety of fruits, herbs, and other foods in their concoctions. The word “aphrodisiac” itself comes from the...
View ArticleA September Trip to Remember: Santorini and Mykonos
Rediscover two of the most popular Greek islands and get to know a different side to Santorini and Mykonos… in September. These two islands that are known as major tourist attractions calm down (a...
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