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Was Atlantis’ Temple of Poseidon the Palace of Knossos in Crete?

Plato's account of the lost civilization of Atlantis includes a description of a marvelous temple of god Poseidon. It was said to have been in the center of Atlantis, so it was a very prominent part. However, in most...

First Signs of Life on Earth Uncovered in Santorini Volcano

Heat-resistant microorganisms were uncovered in the sub-seabed of a Santorini submarine volcano in the first study of its kind.

Best Greek Travel Destinations 2023 Awarded by UK Travelers

The favorite holiday destinations of British travelers for 2023 were announced on Wednesday at the 2nd annual Greek Travel Awards ceremony, which took place at Six Park Place London, organized by the office of the Greek National Tourism Organization in...

Skeletons From Ancient Santorini Volcano Eruption Found in Turkey

A skeleton of a man who was a victim of the Santorini volcano along with his dog were unearthed recently by archaeologists in Turkey. The 3,600-year-old skeletons were discovered earlier by archaeologists in what was the ancient Greek province...

Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels Shines at World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023

Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels has won several awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023 which was held recently in Athens. The chain has some of the most luxurious line-up of beautiful hotels in the Aegean, including the islands...

Mystery of Santorini Volcano Solved After 373 Years

A team of researchers from Germany has successfully solved the mystery surrounding the 1650 eruption of the Santorini volcano in Greece. The team was led by Dr. Jens Karstens from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, who...

The 10 Most Popular Greek Islands on Instagram

Travel experts recently examined Instagram hashtag data for over 50 Greek islands to establish the most popular and ‘Instagrammable’. Celebrities, influencers, tourists and photographers have been sharing images from the Greek islands, the Greek sun, and the Aegean blue. The...

Minoans’ Sophisticated Diet Included Imported Spices From Asia

The Minoans were a remarkable people with a civilization far advanced for its time in many ways with artwork and palaces replete with riches beyond description; now, we know that their diet was as rich and varied as their...

9 Greek Islands in the Top 20 Per Conde Nast Traveller Readers

Nine Greek islands were voted by the readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine in the top twenty in Europe for 2023. Conde Nast Traveller is a luxury travel magazine aimed at the upmarket, independent traveller. These are the best islands in...

How the Minoan Civilization Appears in Greek Mythology

The Minoan civilization was one of the most prominent civilizations in the Bronze Age. This was also the era in which the Greeks first clearly emerged as a distinct people. Unsurprisingly, this important civilization right at the start of...