Greece
Environment
The Greek Goddess Gaia and Her Connection to Earth Day
Today, April 22, Earth Day is celebrated once again as over one billion people help the Earth recover from the ravages of industrialization.
Ancient Greece
Did The Earth’s Fumes Drive Pythia’s Prophecies at Delphi?
Pythia's prophesies at Delphi may have been associated with fumes from the spring waters that flowed under the temple, ancient historians and modern scientists have been claiming.
"...neither her face nor hue went untransformed; Her breast heaved; Her wild heart...
Archaeology
18-Million-Year Old Petrified Trees Unearthed on Lesvos, Greece
Excavations for rainwater drainage pipes brought to light fourteen more petrified trees in the Petrified Forest on the island of Lesvos recently.
"The trunks were in a very good state of preservation—they are impressive logs laid on successive strata, one...
Archaeology
Theopetra Cave: The Oldest Human Construction on Earth
Theopetra Cave, located in the Meteora limestone rock formations of Thessaly, Central Greece, is likely to be the place of the oldest human construction on earth, as findings indicate that the cave was inhabited as early as 130,000 years ago.
According...
Greece
This Private Island for Rent in Greece is Heaven on Earth
A private island available to rent in Greece, named Pegassus Island, is one of the most luxurious holiday getaways in the world.
Environment
Earthquakes in Greece: The Areas of High Risk
The frequency of earthquake activity in Greece makes it rank sixth in the world and first in Europe in the damage caused by temblors.
This is due to some unique geological characteristics, caused by the movements of the tectonic plates...
Greece
Magnificent Ancient Mosaic Unearthed in Athens, Greece
Significant hoard of antiquities were uncovered during excavations in Theatrou Square that were part of a project carried out by the Municipality of Athens. According to the Ministry of Culture, the antiquities were discovered in the southern part of the...
Archaeology
Ancient Treasures Unearthed Under Athens Concrete
Astounding ancient treasures unearthed under Athens, a great outcome from the recent construction work on Aeolus Street in Athens
Greece
Deadly 1986 Earthquake Still Haunts Greece’s Kalamata
On September 13th, Greece's Kalamata marks the anniversary of the deadly earthquake of 1986 that flattened parts of the city and claimed the lives of dozens of people.
A solemn ceremony at the memorial dedicated to the victims is scheduled to...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Past of Thessaloniki Unearthed During Metro Construction
A number of significant ancient archaeological finds have been unearthed in Thessaloniki during the excavations conducted for the construction of the Thessaloniki Metro.
This is a common occurrence in Greece, where such treasures are often unearthed during building construction.
The findings...
Greece
Greek Seismologists Report Earthquake That Never Happened
Alerts went on on Thursday afternoon that an earthquake measuring five on the Richter scale had struck near the Greek island of Naxos.
According to the Greek Geodynamic Institute, which tracks seismic activity around the country, the quake had a...
Environment
Magnitude of Crete Earthquake Stuns Greek Seismologists
Greek seismologists stated on Monday that they had been were expecting an earthquake on Crete, but were stunned by its magnitude, measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, which left houses ruined, rocks lying on roads and one person dead...
Art
Artists Unite to Help Provide Earthquake Relief in Greece and Turkey
In a heart-warming act of compassion and solidarity, Nikos Nikolaidis, a Greek artist from Thessaloniki, and Mikail Akar, an eight-year-old art prodigy of Turkish descent, have collaborated on a large-scale painting in the wake of the disastrous earthquake that...
Greece
4.6 Richter Earthquake Shakes the Greek Town of Elassona
An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale shook the Greek town of Elassona, located near the city of Larissa in Thessaly, on Tuesday.
Greece
Greece Gets New Google Technology for Earthquake Alerts
Greece and New Zealand on Wednesday became the first countries outside of the U.S. to receive Google’s new technology that allows Android phones to alert users seconds before an earthquake hits.
Android's partner "ShakeAlert System," out of California, notifies users...