The Persian Wars of 490 and 480 BC are known as the heroic struggle in which the Greeks united to resist the invasion of the expanding Persian Empire. Yet, later historical writings reveal that the Greeks did not stand...
Greek prosecutors have ordered a nationwide preliminary investigation into wind farms following a major wildfire that began in Boeotia and spread into western Attica, raising questions about the safety, licensing and maintenance of energy infrastructure in fire-prone areas.
The investigation...
Authorities in Greece have identified apparent issues in the private electricity network supplying a wind farm as the likely origin of the devastating wildfire that scorched vast areas of Attica and neighboring Boeotia, according to a preliminary investigation report.
The...
A timelapse video from the summit of Mount Kithairon captured the rapid spread of a devastating wildfire in Greece from southern Boeotia toward Porto Germeno.
The footage follows the blaze minute by minute as flames sweep across the landscape, leaving...
The eastern slopes of Mount Helicon have been known as the Valley of the Muses since ancient times. They were the site of an ancient Greek sanctuary where, since the 3rd century B.C., the Thespians would organize Mouseia festivals...
Firefighters battling the massive wildfire in the western Attica region of Greece gained ground overnight, with authorities reporting that the blaze had eased on Tuesday morning. However, officials warned that the coming afternoon would be critical, as rising temperatures...
The Minyan culture, which preceded the Mycenaean era in ancient Greece, is associated with a proto-Greek people whose legacy stands on the border between history and myth, since very little is known about them.
Archaeological discoveries, however—most notably the famous...
Ancient Greek writers provide descriptions of some strange islands where the inhabitants lived nude, had a deep love for women and hated money. According to these accounts, ancient Greek historians believed these islands were inhabited by warriors from Boeotia,...
The name of Christos Davelis has become a Greek legend. He was a hardened highway robber, a loved and feared outlaw, a ladies' man, and had a treasure cave named after him.
Christos Natsios (his real name) was born in...
One of the largest fortified complexes of the Mycenaean world, the citadel (acropolis) of Gla in Boeotia, Greece, is gradually coming back into focus following new restoration work on its South Gate and sections of its massive Cyclopean walls.
The...
