Archaeologists in Sicily have uncovered a rare gymnasium complex, featuring a lecture auditorium, in the ancient Greek city ...

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The Greek island of Crete has it all – ruins, beaches, stylish hotels and excellent food. Sarah Leigh Bannerman details the ...

Ancient Greece has traditionally been periodized into five eras: the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Archaic Age, Classical Age, and ...

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This incredible discovery could reshape our understanding of ancient plant life and climate history! How old is it, and what secrets does it hold? #fossilizedrainforest #prehistoricdiscovery # ...

In the quiet village of Ano Vouves on the Greek island of Crete stands a natural marvel: the Olive Tree of Vouves, estimated to be 4,000 years old. With a gnarled trunk stretching over 12 meters in ...

When Maria Branyas Morera died in August 2024 at the age of 117, she left behind more than just a legacy as the world’s oldest person. A new study of her genes, microbiome, and lifestyle reveals ...

“This discovery contradicts the prevailing notion about El Salvador’s cultural backwardness or isolation in ancient times,” Szymanski said. “It reveals the existence of vibrant and far ...

The site, on the south bank of the Firth of Forth, is home to the UK's oldest oil refinery, which dates back to 1924. It is being closed down by owner Petroineos, with the loss of 400 of the 2,000 ...