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$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,...

Greek Influencer Dies After Falling from a Balcony in Calabria, Italy

The popular Greek influencer 'Tzane' has died in Calabria, Italy after falling from a balcony with no safety rails during a holiday with his friends. Tzane was on Holiday with Fellow Influencers in Calabria The beloved TikTok and Instagram content producer...

Villanovans: Earliest Etruscans Who Brought Iron-Working to Italy

The Villanovan culture, the earliest phase of the Etruscan civilization, was the first Iron Age society in Italy and had artistic and trade links with ancient Greece. Villanovans, the first society to introduce iron-working to the Italian Peninsula, followed directly...

Craco: The Greek Ghost Town in Italy’s Magna Graecia

Craco, a ghost town in Italy, located in the province of Matera about twenty-five miles inland from the Gulf of Taranto, was once inhabited by Greeks. The medieval village of Craco in Magna Graecia is typical of the hill towns of...

Three-Room Ancient Etruscan Tomb Discovered in Italy

A new three-room Etruscan tomb has been unearthed in the municipality of Barbarano Romano, which would have been right in the heart of southern Etruria, Italy, amid ongoing excavations in and around the municipality which have already revealed another...

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...

World’s Oldest Known Decimal Point Discovered in Italy

Newly discovered notes from 15th-century Italy show that the decimal point is actually 150 years older than what historians previously believed. Decimal points may seem basic, but they're incredibly helpful in math. They divide whole numbers into tenths, hundredths, and...

The Top 10 Countries Dominating Global Gold Reserves

Gold continues to be an important indicator and store of value in the modern era, serving as a hedge and retaining its value even during times of economic crisis. With that in mind, here are the top 10 countries...

The Greek Architects of Italy’s Renaissance

Throughout history, many Greek scholars became the unsung heroes of the Renaissance, the period that linked ancient wisdom with a new modern era of scientific knowledge. The Renaissance emerged in European history as an opportunity of enlightenment, shining a new...

The Dazzling Greek Beauty of Sicily’s Valley of The Temples

Dominating the hills near the southern coast of Sicily lies an archaeological treasure that has captivated visitors for centuries: the Valle Dei Templi, or Valley of the Temples. This magnificent site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the...