On August 19, 1969, the Bronze Age city of Akrotiri on Santorini was uncovered, offering an extraordinary glimpse into a civilization preserved in volcanic ash. This discovery remains one of the most significant archaeological finds, revealing a sophisticated society...
Europe is on edge over possible volcanic eruptions at Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, and at the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland.
Italy’s Mount Etna shot lava into the sky on Sunday, 12 November, spewing ash high over the Mediterranean island...
Volcanic eruptions shoot diamonds high into the sky, scattering these precious stones across the Earth's surface. However, scientists have finally unraveled the secret behind these eruptions.
They've discovered what happens over 100 miles underground that propels the crystals upwards with...
Mesozoic mammals were often eaten by dinosaurs, but it might surprise you to know that some mammals actually feasted on dinosaurs too.
In northeastern China, scientists found a new fossil that shows a tough mammal, similar to a badger, attacking...
A total of thirty scientists from all around the world are heading to Santorini aboard a ship that will probe the depths of the sea and take core samples of the sea bed in an effort to understand more...
Thanks to technology we are able to witness how the beautiful Greek island of Santorini was formed over thousands of years.
An amazing video, entitled “Santorini through the Ages” was recently uploaded on Vimeo, showing the different forming changes that...
A team of Greek and German scientists found a way to estimate pollution levels in the Earth's past atmosphere based on the sunset colors of old paintings.
According to the scientists, old paintings showed that ash and gas released during...
The traditional Ifestia festival brought thousands of visitors to the caldera to attend a spectacular ceremony.
The Ifestia Festival, the representation of the volcanic eruptions, which is held every August in Santorini, constituted for another year a unique spectacle for...
