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Ancient Greece
The Battles of Ancient Greece That Shaped Western Civilization
Ancient Greece witnessed numerous significant battles that played pivotal roles in shaping its history and Western civilization.
These battles ranged from repelling foreign invasions and preserving Greek independence to expanding Macedonian power and transforming the political landscape of the Greek...
Ancient Greece
Submerged Ancient Greek Building Discovered at Salamis
A submerged ancient building was discovered by archaeologists at the ancient Greek city of Salamis, the Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday.
Underwater research on the eastern shores at Ampelaki Bay of Salamis has in recent years uncovered remains of...
Ancient Greece
How Ancient Greeks Harnessed Wind Power to Win the Battle of Salamis
New research from the Academy of Athens argues that the Greeks actually chose Salamis after studying the area's climactic conditions.
Greek news
Greece’s Saronic Gulf Islands Voted Best for 2023
Greece's Saronic Gulf islands were voted Best Island Destination in the World Travel Awards (WΤΑ) for 2023 in a glamorous ceremony in Batumi, Georgia
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Lawmaker, Solon, Paves the Road to Democracy
Ancient Greek lawmaker Solon of Athens is the statesman who laid the foundations for today's democracy in the sixth century BC
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek General who Saved Athens from Persians
The life of the great Athenian general Themistocles is well known, as the low-born leader was lauded even in his time for his brilliance.
Ancient Greece
Archeological Finds Shed Light on Ancient Greek Battle of Salamis
The Battle of Salamis, fought between the Persians and a vastly outnumbered Greek force in September of 480 BC, is considered by many historians to be one of the most decisive in history, and much archeological evidence found there...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Helmet From the Persian Wars Found in Israel
A Corinthian helmet from the Persian Wars that was found several years ago in Israel has recently been turned over to Israeli authorities.
Archaeology
Exhibition at Athens Museum Celebrates Battles of Thermopylae, Salamis
The exhibition at the Athens National Museum titled "Glorious Victories" is part of a major program, and its Celebrating Greek Battles Anniversary
Ancient Greece
Ancient Salamis Reveals More Long-Lost Secrets
The latest archaeological discoveries on the historic island of Salamis, off the coast of Attica, Greece, shed new light on the life in the ancient city of the same name from the Classical era onward.
The Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities...