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May Day Strike Set to Paralyze Transport in Greece

Greece faces a total transport standstill this Friday as a 24-hour nationwide strike marks International Workers’ Day.
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Did the Romans Descend From the Trojans as They Famously Claimed?

The Romans famously claimed to be descended from the Trojans, but does this legend have any basis in actuality?
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Ancient Shamash Gate in Nineveh Reveals Two Battles 2,500 Years Apart

New research on the Shamash Gate in ancient Nineveh uncovers ISIS tunnel damage and rare evidence from the Assyrian capital.
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Uganda’s Army Chief Says He’s 14% Greek and Linked to Alexander the Great

Uganda's Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba claims a DNA test shows he is 14% Greek and linked to Alexander the Great.
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Ancient Builders Mastered Dolomitic Lime Plaster 8,000 Years Before the Romans

A new study reveals the oldest known use of dolomitic lime dates to the Neolithic period, pushing back its origins by nearly ...
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The Strangest Accounts of Ancient Greek Historian Diodorus Siculus: Sex Change, Self-Immolation, and Giant Whales

Diodorus Siculus' strange stories blend history and wonder, revealing extraordinary human experiences from the ancient world.
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10,800-Year-Old Burial in Patagonia Pushes Back Human Presence on South America’s Atlantic Coast

A 10,800-year-old burial in Patagonia sheds light on human settlement along the Atlantic coast, challenging long-held ...
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China’s Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2025 Trace Human History Across Millennia

China has announced its top 10 archaeological discoveries for 2025, revealing cultural exchange across thousands of years.
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Home of the Kalash People Moves Closer to UNESCO Recognition

UNESCO has placed the Kalash Valleys on its World Heritage Tentative List, bringing global attention to a community of 4,000.
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Sexual Violence Cases in Greece Jump 145% Since 2010

From 511 cases in 2010 to 1,250 in 2024, Greece's increase in sexual violence reflects a broader trend reshaping crime ...
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Why the Word ‘Empathy’ Has Opposite Meanings in English and Its Native Greek

The meaning of the word "empathy," as it shifted from its Ancient Greek roots to modern interpretations is quite fascinating.
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Sexual Violence in Greece

Greece has seen sexual violence cases increase sharply over the past 14 years, with police recording 1,250 offences in 2024 compared to just 511 in 2010, according to the latest Eurostat data. That ...