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Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 29 Greek Islands for 2024
Conde Nast Traveler has published a list of the top twenty nine Greek islands to visit in 2024, each with its own 'best for' category.
With more than 200 inhabited Greek islands to choose from, Conde Nast Traveler - through...
Ancient Greece
Akrotiri, Santorini—the Bronze Age City Preserved in Volcanic Ash
Akrotiri, the 3,600-year-old city on the island of Santorini buried by ash from a gigantic volcanic eruption in 1650 BC, frozen in its Bronze Age glory, serves as an exquisite time capsule for contemporary archaeologists who learn more every...
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Underwater Eruption Discovered at Santorini Volcano
A previously unknown underwater volcano eruption off Santorini, six times larger and 520,000 years older than the Minoan eruption, has been discovered by an international scientific team. A professor from the University of Athens was also on the team.
The...
Ancient Greece
Fossilized Olive Leaves are Reminder of Prehistoric Volcano on Santorini
Fossilized olive leaves from a tree that was alive 60,000 years ago on the island of Thira (the modern Santorini) are immortalized in the volcanic ash that encased them after an eruption.
The exquisite fossils were discovered at an old...
Ancient Greece
Where Was Mythical Atlantis Located?
The search for Atlantis, the mighty civilization that disappeared into the sea, has preoccupied researchers for centuries. Some place it in the Aegean Sea, others in the Tyrrhenian Sea, and still others in the Atlantic Ocean. According to details...
Ancient Greece
Was Atlantis’ Temple of Poseidon the Palace of Knossos in Crete?
Plato's account of the lost civilization of Atlantis includes a description of a marvelous temple of god Poseidon. It was said to have been in the center of Atlantis, so it was a very prominent part. However, in most...
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First Signs of Life on Earth Uncovered in Santorini Volcano
Heat-resistant microorganisms were uncovered in the sub-seabed of a Santorini submarine volcano in the first study of its kind.
Europe
Best Greek Travel Destinations 2023 Awarded by UK Travelers
The favorite holiday destinations of British travelers for 2023 were announced on Wednesday at the 2nd annual Greek Travel Awards ceremony, which took place at Six Park Place London, organized by the office of the Greek National Tourism Organization in...
Greek News
Skeletons From Ancient Santorini Volcano Eruption Found in Turkey
A skeleton of a man who was a victim of the Santorini volcano along with his dog were unearthed recently by archaeologists in Turkey. The 3,600-year-old skeletons were discovered earlier by archaeologists in what was the ancient Greek province...
Greek News
Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels Shines at World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023
Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels has won several awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023 which was held recently in Athens.
The chain has some of the most luxurious line-up of beautiful hotels in the Aegean, including the islands...