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Centuries-Old Aztec Texts Detail History of Their Capital
According to Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), a set of ancient books from Mexico have revealed a wealth of information on...
The History of the Greek War of Independence
As Greece counts 200 years from the War of independence and stands proud on Europe's eastern border as a member of the EU, the mind reels to the glorious days of 1821
New Research Sheds Light on the Byzantine History of Tinos Island
New archaeological research on Tinos has revealed the rich Byzantine history of the island that was not known before, shedding new light in Aegean...
Diving Into the History of the Aegean: Ancient Finds Off Greece’s Kasos
A team of scientists has discovered several shipwrecks and other important ancient finds in the underwater, archaeological research near Greece's island of Kasos.
The multi-year...
Seven Ancient Greek Women Who Left Their Mark in History
In Ancient Greece several women were defiant and established themselves as respected doctors, philosophers or mathematicians.
Rare Astrolabe Reveals History of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian Astronomy
In a recent study of an ancient tool called an astrolabe, scientists made a new discovery. This device, used to determine dates and times...
The Most Dramatic Chase in Documentary History
Dubbed as the most dramatic chase in documentary history, the following scene was captured on a beach on Fernandina Island, one of the unspoiled...
Greek Submarine ‘Delfin’ Was the First in History to Launch a Torpedo Attack
The Delfin ("Dolphin") was a Greek submarine in service with the Hellenic Navy during the Balkan Wars (1912-13) and the First World War (1914-18).
As...
Mount Athos Ban on Women Steeped in History, Mystery
The peninsula of Mount Athos is home to twenty monasteries where only monks are allowed to live and only males are allowed to visit.
Epirus Trail: The Greek Mountain Adventure of Culture, History and Beauty
The Epirus Trail which boasts an initial length of 370 km (230 miles), is a mountain adventure that crosses Epirus, from Mount Grammos to...