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Neolithic Village Discovered in France

Archaeologists working at the expansive Neolithic site in northeast France have made a significant discovery that completes the puzzle of the site's history—the remains of a permanent settlement. These findings were revealed at the Marais de Saint-Gond, a Neolithic site,...

Neanderthals Created Europe’s Oldest Engravings

Ancient engravings, believed to be the oldest in Europe, were recently discovered in a cave in France that had been closed off for thousands of years. However, it appears that these engravings were not created by our modern human...

Four Children Injured in Knife Attack in France

Four children and an adult have been injured in a knife attack in the picturesque town of Annecy in France. At least three of the victims are in a critical condition in hospital. The attack was carried out by a Syrian...

How the Winged Victory of Samothrace was Saved From the Nazis

Countless masterpieces in the Louvre, such as the Nike, or Winged Victory of Samothrace, were saved from the Nazis in World War II. The Winged Victory of Samothrace is widely considered to be one of the most exquisite sculptures in the...

Tourism Receipts in Greece Rise to Pre-Pandemic Levels

The Bank of Greece reported on Wednesday that receipts from tourism in 2022 surpassed initial forecasts by 2.6 billion euros, reaching 17.6 million. Total travel revenues in 2022 did not exceed those of the last full year before the pandemic,...

Meteoroid Lights Up Sky Over Northern France

A small asteroid, what some are calling a meteoroid, struck Earth’s atmosphere in the early hours of Monday over northern France creating a stunning shooting star effect. The 1m (3ft) meteoroid. which has been dubbed Sar2667 was seen shortly before...

Fashion Designer Paco Rabanne Dies at 88

Paco Rabanne, best known for his perfumes and fashion designs, has died aged 88 at his home in France. His death was confirmed by Puig, the parent company of his brands, which said he had "marked generations with his radical...

Celts Imported Greek Pottery, Olive Oil, and Wine 2,600 Years Ago

Celts consumed Greek wine according to a recent study of ceramic containers which have been excavated from the hillfort site of Vix-Mont Lassois in Burgundy. Hundreds of fragments from ninety-nine of the containers have shed light on how the drinking...

Argentina Celebrates World Cup Triumph After Best Final Ever

Argentina's triumph in the World Cup final has sent hundreds of thousands of ecstatic fans pouring out onto the streets of Buenos Aires. The rollercoaster game saw Lionel Messi's team give up leads of 2-0 and 3-2 before ultimately prevailing...