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Archaeology
Archaeologists Uncover “Unprecedented” Ancient Monument in France
An ancient monument dsicovered in Eastern France has caused curiosity with not just one but three connected ancient circular structures.
The French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) describes the find in Marliens near Dijon as "unprecedented." Digging up...
Greek News
Frenchman’s Lost Dog in Greece Found a Year Later in Serbia
The story of a French man who lost his dog in Greece and found her a year later in Serbia could make a heartwarming Hollywood Sunday movie for all the family.
Remy Dargere traveled from France to Greece crossing the...
Archaeology
Burials With Fine Glass Goods Along Roman Road Found in France
Archaeologists from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) recently dug up some ancient artifacts in Nîmes, France.
They found many old objects buried underground on Rue de Beaucaire. These treasures date back to when the Romans were...
Culture
April Fool’s Ancient Origins and the Tradition in Greece
The custom of setting aside a day, April Fool's Day, for playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbor has been relatively common in the world historically.
There are three scenarios regarding the origins of April Fool's Day.
Ancient Origins of April Fool's...
Diplomacy
What Positions Did World Powers Take in the Greek War of Independence?
The Greek Revolution, also known as the Greek War of Independence, which lasted approximately from 1821 to 1830, was a foundational event in the history of modern Greece. This war, which is also known simply as "the Revolution" amongst...
Archaeology
Man Found a 70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fossil But Kept It Secret
A man stumbled upon a seventy-million-year-old dinosaur fossil while walking his dog. He found it in Montouliers, Hérault, France about two years ago. However, he and local archaeologists decided to keep it a secret. This was because they were...
Archaeology
Homo Sapiens Used Bow and Arrow 40,000 years Earlier than Thought
In a cave in the south of France, researchers have recently found artefacts that suggest Homo sapiens were the first in Europe to use bows and arrows as a kind of weaponry.
Archery was used in Europe almost 40,000 years...
Environment
470 Million Year Old Fossil Site Uncovered in France
Two amateur paleontologists stumbled upon almost 400 really well-preserved fossils in Southern France. These fossils are around 470 million years old.
Scientists from the University of Lausanne, along with teams from CNRS and other countries, checked out this new fossil...
History
The Greatest Free-Kick in Soccer History
On June 3, 1997, Brazil's Roberto Carlos stunned the world with the greatest free-kick in soccer history in a match against France.
The free-kick was taken from 35 yards out. It looked like his rasping strike, hit at 136.7 kph...
Europe
Gabriel Attal Becomes France’s Youngest Prime Minister
Gabriel Attal became France’s youngest prime minister at 34 and the first openly gay leader of the government on Tuesday.
In just over a decade, Attal has risen from a work experience recruit in the health ministry to the second-highest...