17+ hour, 11+ min ago  (170+ words) Athens has emerged as one of the most popular international destinations for American travelers over the upcoming U. S. Independence Day holiday. The ranking underscores the Greek capital's growing momentum within the competitive U. S. tourism market. Athens captured the number nine spot on…...

18+ hour, 58+ min ago  (541+ words) A stray dog in Greece, living on the sun-drenched streets of Kos, came across Lena and Max, a German couple enjoying their vacation on the picturesque Greek island. The medium-sized dog, with eyes full of a gentle longing, began following…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (529+ words) Archaeologists in northern Albania have uncovered the remains of a monumental hilltop structure that researchers believe may have served as an Illyrian temple, a discovery that is shedding new light on religion, urban life, and cultural exchange in the ancient…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (710+ words) Greece will support restoration efforts at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra after Ukraine said a Russian drone strike damaged one of Eastern Europe's most important Orthodox Christian sites and a UNESCO World Heritage landmark. Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni sent a letter to…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (400+ words) The short-eared dog, a small and secretive wild canine found only in South America, has puzzled scientists for decades because of how rarely it appears and how little is known about its habits. The new study, published in the journal…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (486+ words) A new study traces how Armenian and Greek Christians survived genocide in the Ottoman Empire by hiding their faith, becoming what historians call crypto-Christians. Published in the journal Armenological Issues, the research shows how thousands of families converted to Islam…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (350+ words) Researchers have published a new volume presenting the results of Re PAIR. This ambitious European project used AI (artificial intelligence) and robotics to help preserve the cultural heritage of Pompeii and reconstruct damaged ancient frescoes. Re PAIR, short for Reconstructing…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (1791+ words) There are at least fourteen major operas that are based on themes and personages from Greek mythology and its glittering history. That says all one needs to know about the universality of Greek mythology and history, how much these have…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (557+ words) In Greek mythology, there are over 3, 000 Oceanids, or water nymphs. Although most commonly associated with water, not every Oceanid has an aquatic connection. Some were even linked to land. The Oceanids are the daughters of two Titans, the pre-Olympian, primordial…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (972+ words) Paris was a key figure in Greek mythology, who is mostly remembered for his role in the events leading up to the legendary Trojan War. As a sought-after prince of the powerful city of Troy, his decisions and actions had…...