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What Positions Did World Powers Take in the Greek War of Independence?

The Greek Revolution, also known as the Greek War of Independence, which lasted approximately from 1821 to 1830, was a foundational event in the history of modern Greece. This war, which is also known simply as "the Revolution" amongst...

The Mysterious Island of Thule in Greek Mythology

Most mythological places in ancient Greek records are to be found somewhere around the Mediterranean. However, one location from Greek mythology is quite different. This is the island of Thule. According to ancient Greek records, the legendary island of Thule...

Battle of Navarino: A Milestone in the Greek War of Independence

The Battle of Navarino, one of the most important battles in Greece’s War of Independence, took place on October 20, 1827. It was on this date that a coalition of united European powers defeated the Ottoman-Turkish naval forces in the...

Did the Ancient Celts Worship Greek Gods?

The Celts were an ethnic group living to the far west of Greece during the Iron Age. They lived in France, Britain, Ireland, Spain, and Portugal. Famous for their ferocity in warfare, they did not speak Greek or really...

Isles of Scilly Remains Belong to Iron Age Female Warrior, Scientists Claim

Researchers have successfully unraveled the mystery surrounding a 2,000-year-old grave located on the Isles of Scilly. This new research has sparked intriguing inquiries into warfare during Britain's iron age. For many years, archaeologists have been perplexed about the gender of...

The Fascinating 3,000-Year-Old Story of Greece’s Presence in Britain

The story of Greek presence on the island of Great Britain, the country we know of today as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a tale of trading, entrepreneurship, religion, royalty, and war. It is a...

King Charles: The Monarch Who Loves Greece

King Charles III, whose coronation takes place today, May 6, is an admirer of Greece and a staunch Philhellene. His Majesty has visited Greece several times, the most recent being in March 2021, when he attended the bicentennial of the...

Britain Encourages Smokers to Start Vaping

The UK government is launching a new initiative called “swap to stop” to encourage up to one million smokers to switch to vaping instead of continuing to smoke cigarettes. This program will offer vape starter kits to nearly one...

Smuggled Ancient Funerary Stele Returns to Greece

A funerary stele dated to the 4th century BC that was returned to Greece by British authorities was revealed to the public at the Epigraphical Museum in Athens on Tuesday. The stele's provenance is lost because it was the product of...

UK, Italy and Japan in Joint Venture to Build Advanced Jet Fighter

The UK and Italy are in collaboration with Japan in a project aimed at building a new jet fighter. It is expected to have advanced digital capabilities in artificial intelligence and cyber warfare. The partnership, comprised of countries from both...