Naples

How the Ancient Greeks Founded Naples in Italy

The Greeks have a long and fascinating history in some of the most famous cities of Italy. One example is Naples, which is Italy's third-largest city. The ancient Greeks founded this city well over 2000 years ago, and their...

European Cities With Names Derived From Greek

The Greek language has influenced other languages in so many ways, but how many of us are aware that some of the most well-known European cities trace the roots of their names back to Greece? Europe is scattered with cities...

Naples Celebrates 2,500 Years of Greek Heritage With Lampadedromia

Italy's Naples is proudly celebrating the 2,500th anniversary of its foundation by the Greeks, a monumental milestone that underscores its rich Hellenic heritage. At the heart of these commemorations on Sunday was a vibrant tribute to Parthenope, the mythical...

Necropolis in Naples Reveals the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece

A spectacular Greek necropolis complex in Sanita, near Naples, opened to the public just a few years ago, allowing visitors to see the breathtaking tombs carved into the volcanic tufa rock by the ancient Greeks who colonized the area. Just...

Pompeii: Tomb of Military Official Who Served Emperor Augustus Discovered

The burial space of a significant military official who served under the emperor Augustus has been uncovered in Pompeii during maintenance work. Military Official who fought for Emperor Augustus A relatively routine piece of maintenance - creating an air chamber in...

Greece Honors Professor Korinthios Who Instigated Greek Language Day

Greece honored Professor Ioannis Korinthios, a Diaspora Greek in Italy, for his efforts to protect and promote the Greek language worldwide. Korinthios was awarded the Golden Cross of the Order of Honor by President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, one of Greece's highest...

Roman Villa Associated With Pliny the Elder Discovered in Naples

Researchers in Naples have discovered an ancient Roman villa on the seafront, thought to be the place where Pliny the Elder watched Mount Vesuvius erupt. Archaeological assistance sought during an urban regeneration project in the vicinity of Punta Sarparella in...

Greek Language Day Celebrated in Naples, Italy

The Italian city of Naples commemorated International Greek Language Day with events to highlight the timeless contribution of Greek to world history. After a two-year lull due to the pandemic, philhellenes, academics and members of the Greek Italian community at...

Popular Italian Holiday Resort Bans Walking Around in Bikinis

The Italian holiday resort of Sorrento, near Naples, has banned bikinis and bare torsos with fines of up to 500 euros ($507) handed out to those who fail to comply with the new rules. The ban forbids people in bikinis...