Sardinia
Archaeology
Tens of Thousands of Ancient Coins Found Off Sardinia
At least 30,000 ancient coins were discovered off the northeastern shores of Sardinia, Italy’s culture ministry announced recently.
The bronze coins dating from the first half of the fourth century were found nestled in the seagrass, a stone's throw away...
Greek News
4 Tips That May Help You Reach the Age of 100
Researchers in Greece have come up with four tips that may help people reach the age of 100 by studying the places in the world with exceptionally long life expectancies.
Several factors appear to affect life expectancy. Research has shown...
Europe
Silvio Berlusconi’s Stunning Estate on the Market for Half a Billion
The extravagant Sardinian estate used by Silvio Berlusconi to host the likes of Vladimir Putin and Tony Blair is on the market for half a billion euros, it was announced this week.
The former Italian Prime Minister, a media mogul...
Ancient Greece
Bronze Age Minoan Ingots Are Evidence of Ancient Trade Links
Bronze Age Minoan ingots with unique markings that were recently discovered off the Israeli coast show vast trading links between Cyprus and Sardinia, archaeologists say.
Dating back to the late Bronze age, approximately the 13th to the early 12th century...
Greek News
The Sardinia Village Founded by Greeks of Mani
The village of Montresta in Sardinia was founded by Greeks from the Mani peninsula, Peloponnese in 1750.
The village is in the Province of Oristano and is located about 140 kilometers (87 miles) northwest of Cagliari.
As Jannis Korinthios, a lecturer...