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Was Thales of Miletus the Father of Western Philosophy?
Some scholars credit Thales of Miletus as the father of Western philosophy since he preceded Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and other more famous philosophers.
From a chronological point of view, this is true. He was indeed the first philosopher who laid...
Greek News
Olympiacos Wins Youth League Final Against Milan
Olympiacos have bested Milan 3-0 in the Youth League final with the "red and white" U19s winning the first European title in its history.
The Greek team stormed to victory in the Youth League final, with Sotiris Sylaidopoulos's team putting...
Greek News
Little-Known Greek Island Europe’s Cheapest Summer Vacation Destination
A lesser-known Greek island, which offers everything a tourist could want for a picture-perfect getaway, has been revealed as Europe's cheapest destination based on analysis of vacation package deals for this summer.
It may not be as famous as other...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Excavate 4,200-Year-Old Neolithic “Zombie Grave”
Archaeologists discovered an ancient grave near Oppin in Saxony-Anhalt. The individual buried there was held down by a large stone to prevent them from "coming back to life" and causing trouble.
The exact age of the grave is not yet...
Animals
Scientists Claim Animals, Including Insects, May Be Sentient
In recent years, scientists have made several new discoveries about animal behavior. Bees have been observed rolling wooden balls, seemingly at play. The cleaner wrasse fish can recognize its reflection in a mirror underwater, and octopuses apparently react to...
Technology
Google Builds AI System That Can Predict Extreme Weather
Google has created a new generative AI-based system that it claims can predict weather much faster and more economically than ever before - while also detecting hard-to-spot extreme weather events.
Google claims the model can generate accurate weather forecasts at...
Animals
The Deepest Fish Ever Recorded on Camera
Researchers have recently discovered a remarkable fish swimming deep in the sea off the coast of Japan. The fish, a snailfish from the genus Pseudoliparis, was spotted by scientists at a depth of approximately 8,336 meters. This makes it...
Greek News
Greece Denies It Would Send Air-Defense Systems to Ukraine
Greece denied on Monday a report that is about to supply air defense systems to Ukraine, clarifying that no action would be taken that might compromise the country’s deterrent capability.
The government spokesman in Athens Pavlos Marinakis reacted to a...
Greek News
‘Kindness Guy’ Leon Logothetis Launches New Documentary
Affectionately known as the "kindness Guy", Leon Logothetis inspires transformation through the simple, yet extraordinary power of kindness in his new documentary “The Kindness Within”.
Logothetis a keynote speaker, acclaimed author, and TV host is a Greek-American born in the...
Environment
Earth Day: Europe Is the Fastest-Warming Continent
Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported on Monday, warning of the consequences for human health, glacier melt, and economic activity.
The latest five-year averages...
Greece
8 Reasons to Visit the Greek Volcanic Island of Nisyros
Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, still untouched by tourism growth. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between Kos and Tilos. The island extends over a surface of 41 km and its coastline is 28 km long.
events
Athenian Statesman Pericles Found Guilty in Trial by the National Hellenic Museum
At a "trial" organized by Chicago's National Hellenic Museum a distinguished jury of 12 community leaders and an audience of over 600 attendees found the Athenian statesman Pericles “guilty” of subverting the law.
Pericles changed the Athenian Constitution to revoke...
Diaspora
Nea Hellas: The Ship That Brought Thousands of Greeks to the US
The historic passenger ship Nea Hellas brought tens of thousands of Greeks to America, enabling them to fulfill their dreams of a better life. Between the years 1939 to 1955, this steamship was the main escape route by which...
Ancient Greece
The Oldest Shipwreck Ever Discovered Is at Dokos Island, Greece
The 4,200-year-old shipwreck off the tiny island of Dokos near Greece's Hydra is believed to be the oldest shipwreck ever discovered.
The wreck, located about 15 to 30 meters (50–100 ft) underwater, is dated to the Early Helladic period (2700-2200...