The Fraser River in British Columbia has been a source of placer gold for more than 160 years and it has been a meeting point for amateur treasure hunters ever since.
It all began in 1858 when the discovery of...
Greek philosopher Plato is widely known for his philosophical ideas, but he is less well known for his vision of a "healthy city," reflecting his broader concept of civic planning and engineering in Ancient Greece.
To be precise, he describes...
Children chosen for sacrifice in the Inca Empire may not all have died in the same way, according to a new study that used modern forensic techniques to reexamine three naturally preserved victim mummies from the Andes.
The research, published...
Copenhagen has been named the world's most liveable city for the second consecutive year, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2026 Global Liveability Index.
The annual report ranked 173 cities by examining more than 30 indicators across five categories: stability,...
Greek-Australian singer and songwriter John Tikis has died at the age of eighty, bringing to a close a musical career that spanned more than five decades and earned him a devoted following in Greece and among Greek communities abroad.
His...
Hollywood A-lister Sofía Vergara is captivated by Mykonos, diving headfirst into summer relaxation. Fresh off her 54th birthday celebrations in Italy, the Modern Family and Griselda star landed at the cosmopolitan Cycladic destination, where she has been sharing joyful...
A Portuguese shipwreck from 1593 is helping researchers date the early rise of China’s famous kraak porcelain, a major export style that later spread across global markets. The new study, led by Laura Valerie Esterhuizen, examined thousands of Chinese...
Aliki Vougiouklaki, who passed away on this day in 1996, was one of the most popular stars in Greek cinematic history. The blonde stunner was so beloved that she was even given the title of "The National Star of...
Elon Musk says artificial intelligence will create a new version of Homer’s Odyssey that remains faithful to the ancient Greek epic, following his public criticism of Christopher Nolan’s recently released adaptation.
In a post on X on July 22, Musk...
Mary Linda, one of Greece’s most beloved and influential singers, has died at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy that shaped modern Greek popular music for more than seven decades.
The artist became one of the defining voices...
A recent scientific study has identified the Greek name Sofia (or Sophia) as the most beautiful name in the world.
According to research conducted by Dr. Bodo Winter, a cognitive linguist at the University of Birmingham, the name Sofia stood...
Greece is more than sun and sea. It’s a trekking paradise waiting to be explored. From the rugged gorges of Crete to the lush ravines of mainland Epirus, Greece’s wild heart beats loudest where water and rock collide.
Smaller or...
For decades, it has been widely acknowledged that climate change is a genuine threat with potentially catastrophic consequences for our planet. From the destruction of the ozone layer to the melting of polar ice caps, these issues seem apocalyptic—and...
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has made a remarkable debut in Greece, drawing 151,415 moviegoers during its opening weekend and delivering one of the strongest box office openings the country's film industry has seen in recent years.
The impressive turnout underscores...
In a vibrant snapshot from post-war Greece during an early 1950s summer, photographer Robert McCabe captured the packed deck of the ferry "Despina," overflowing with travelers eager for a much-needed island getaway after the war.
A young man, his smile...
