Ancient Floods Reveal Today’s Extremes Aren’t the Worst We’ve Faced
A study of ancient flood records shows that recent extreme floods in Europe are not historically unique. Recent “unprecedented” floods are not exceptional when viewed in the context of the distant ...
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Greece vows to spend $27B on armed forces overhaul centered on high-tech warfare technology
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece will spend 25 billion euros ($27 billion) over the next decade to adapt its military to evolving ...
Severe storms batter Greek islands for a second day, with Crete hardest hit
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Severe storms battered islands in Greece for a second day Tuesday, with Crete experiencing the heaviest ...
Greek islands Paros and Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A powerful storm lashed the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, triggering widespread ...
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How to Experience the Legendary Slow-Living in Greece
In a world obsessed with productivity and life hacks, the residents of Greece’s remote areas hold a well-kept secret of slow ...
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Severe Weather Hits Greece: Massive Rainfall Floods Mykonos and Paros – When Will It Strike Attica?
Severe weather has unleashed chaos across Greece, with torrential rain and hailstorms battering the Cyclades, Peloponnese, ...
Paleo-flood records reveal ancient deluges that dwarf modern 'unprecedented' events
The Severn analysis shows that floods in the last 72 years of monitoring are not exceptional in the context of paleo-flood records of the last 4,000 years. The largest flood in the Upper Severn ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
Travel experts name best places in Italy, Greece and Spain not ruined by too many tourists
Europe is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, and for good reason. Within just a few days, you could ...
Sightseeing skills for experiencing Europe's ancient world
Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marvelling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — ...
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Agoge: The Brutal Training of Boys in Ancient Sparta
In ancient Sparta, the Agoge prepared boys for a lifetime of military service with harsh training that emphasised strength ...
Ripped Matt Damon, 54, shows off wild body transformation for ‘The Odyssey’
Matt Damon is ripped and ready. The shirtless actor, 54, was pictured with a chiseled physique while shooting on set of ...