Sicily
Ancient Greece
Statue of Atlas Reconstructed at Greek Temple of Zeus in Agrigento, Italy
A colossal statue of the sky-bearing Greek titan Atlas, which was buried for hundreds of years among ancient ruins, has been reconstructed to claim its rightful place at the Temple of Zeus in Agrigento, Sicily after a twenty-year-long research...
Ancient Greece
The Dazzling Greek Beauty of Sicily’s Valley of The Temples
Dominating the hills near the southern coast of Sicily lies an archaeological treasure that has captivated visitors for centuries: the Valle Dei Templi, or Valley of the Temples.
This magnificent site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the...
Ancient Greece
Temple of Olympian Zeus Marble Horse Recovered from Seabed in Italy
A large marble relief depicting a prancing horse believed to have been part of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Agrigento, Italy, has been recovered from the seabed.
The relief, discovered in the seabed off the coast of San Leone,...
Environment
Europe on Edge as Volcanic Eruptions Feared in Italy and Iceland
Europe is on edge over possible volcanic eruptions at Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, and at the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland.
Italy’s Mount Etna shot lava into the sky on Sunday, 12 November, spewing ash high over the Mediterranean island...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks Used Mercenaries From Distant Lands, DNA Analysis Reveals
A recent DNA analysis published by the National Academy of Sciences revealed that ancient Greeks did not fight all their battles alone. Instead, they were assisted by mercenaries from lands as far as the Caucasus mountains and central Asia.
This...
Ancient Greece
Why Was Italy Called Great Greece (Magna Graecia)?
To the ancient Greeks, their land was not just confined to Greece and the nearby islands as we know it today. Aside from Asia Minor, which had many Greek cities, a large portion of Italy was also their land....
Ancient Greece
10 Ancient Greek Temples You Must See
Many important ancient temples are located in Greece and other countries, such as Italy, which were then part of the ancient Greek empire.
Ancient Greece
DNA Study Shows When Ancient Greeks Colonized Italy
A recent DNA study by an international team of scientists showed when Ancient Greeks colonized Magna Graecia in Italy.
Magna Graecia is the name of the coastal areas of southern Italy and Sicily that were extensively populated by Greek settlers.
The...
Animals
World’s Most Invasive Species Reaches the Mediterranean
In a recent study, researchers have made a significant discovery: the red fire ant, known as one of the world's most troublesome invaders, has made its way to Europe for the very first time.
This particular ant, scientifically named Solenopsis...
Archaeology
Votive Offering of Figurines Found at the Valley of the Temples, Italy
Archaeologists have recently discovered a set of votive offerings of small figurines that were offered as gifts at the Valley of the Temples. This special place is a part of the old city of Agrigentum, which is located in...