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Africa
$183B Seaside Mega City in Egypt Set to Rival Mediterranean Hotspots
A $183 billion seaside mega city, New Alamein, in Egypt, is touted to become the crown jewel of the Mediterranean, luring tourists away from traditional European holiday destinations such as Greece, Italy and Spain.
Nestled along the sparkling north coast,...
Archaeology
Ancient Humans Used Cave in Spain as Burial Spot for 4 Millennia
Around seven thousand years ago, ancient humans in northeastern Spain put their deceased deep within a cave. This created a large burial ground that lasted about four thousand years.
Now, archaeologists say they've found over seven thousand bones there. Some...
Technology
Spain-Morocco Massive Underwater Tunnel Project Resurfaces
Hopes for high-speed rail underwater tunnels between Spain and Morocco have been renewed as the Spanish foreign minister visited the North African country this week to discuss the infrastructure project and how it can be progressed.
The 17.2-mile underwater tunnels...
Greece
The Greek Conquistadors Who Fought in the Spanish Army
After Constantinople, a city first settled by ancient Greeks in the 7th century BC as Byzantium, fell to the Ottoman Empire in 1453, many Greeks made their way to European countries, including Spain. There, some flourished in the Spanish...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Colonies of Spain
The Greek colonies in Spain are proof that, as adventurous seafarers, ancient Greeks reached the far end of Europe to trade and establish new settlements.
As a seafaring people, ancient Greeks were among the very few "rulers" of the Mediterranean...
Europe
Bronze Age Gold Treasure Crafted With Metal From Meteor
A dazzling Bronze Age gold treasure discovered in Spain more than 60 years ago was crafted with metal from a meteor a new analysis reveals.
The hoard, known as the Treasure of Villena comprises 59 objects made of gold, silver,...
Archaeology
Julius Caesar Inscribed Sling Bullet Found in Spain
In the rural area of Montilla in Andalusia, Spain, an important discovery has been made—a lead sling bullet bearing the name of Julius Caesar and the Ibero-Roman city Ipsca.
This finding, highlighted in a study released in the scientific journal...
Archaeology
Site of Ancient Mass Animal Sacrifices Discovered in Spain
Large-scale animal feasts and ceremonies were held during mass animal sacrifices at the ancient site known as Casas del Turuñuelo, according to an investigation published in the PLOS ONE journal.
Casas del Turuñuelo is an ancient site linked to the...
Archaeology
The 5,000-Year-Old Mass Grave of Fallen Warriors in Spain
Five thousand years ago in Spain, a large group of people, including men, women, and children, who had suffered head injuries and arrow wounds, were buried together in a mass grave. A recent study conducted by archaeologists has unraveled...
Europe
Spanish Duke Told to Shorten his Daughter’s 25-word Long Name
A Spanish Duke has been told he cannot name his daughter what he wants because her name is too long.
Fernando Fitz-James Stuart will need to significantly shorten his daughter's name if he wants her legally registered.
The 17th Duke of...