Italy
Archaeology
Oldest Canoes Ever Found Unearthed off the Coast of Italy
Researchers found five old canoes deep in the Mediterranean Sea. These were used over seven thousand years ago by people living near Rome. Back then, these canoes were used both for fishing and transportation.
These discoveries came during ongoing digs...
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,...
Greek News
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...
Ancient Greece
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...
Europe
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...
Archaeology
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...
Archaeology
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...
Archaeology
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...
Economy
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...
Education
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...