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3,000-Year-Old Navy SEALs: How Assyrian Warriors Mastered Underwater Warfare

Christopher Enolpe May 28, 2025

Ancient Assyrian diver warrior depicted on gypsum wall panel exhibited at the British Museum. Credit: flickr dark dwarf CC BY-ND 2.0 If one wants a fascinating glimpse into warfare from…

Hamas Gaza Chief Mohammad Sinwar Has Been Killed, Netanyahu Says

Christopher Enolpe May 28, 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu. Credit: U.S. Department of State / Public Domain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Wednesday that Mohammad Sinwar, a senior Hamas chief and brother of Yahya Sinwar,…

Nearchus: The Ancient Greek Navigator Who Sailed Alexander’s Empire into History

Christopher Enolpe May 28, 2025

Nearchus, the ancient Greek Navigator, bridged East and West with a daring voyage that reshaped ancient maritime strategy and trade routes. Credit: Mary Harsh CC BY 2.0 A man of…

Ouzo, the Spirit of Greek Summer

Christopher Enolpe May 28, 2025

Greek Ouzo. Credits: Dana Tentis The anise-flavored drink Ouzo is connected with the nation of Greece. It is simply the spirit of Greek summer which no one can replicate. It’s…

How an Ancient Vase From Mykonos Redraws the Trojan War

Christopher Enolpe May 28, 2025

The large relief pithos is decorated with the capture of Troy. Credit: Zde , CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia An ancient vase discovered on Mykonos redrew the history of the Trojan War,…

Education With a Volcano as a Backdrop on Greece’s Nisyros

Christopher Enolpe May 28, 2025

Nysiros Volcano. Crédit: S.Nikolakakos – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 Researchers from all over the world are descending on the Dodecanese island of Nisyros from June 1 to June 8…

Rhodes at the Center of the International Series ‘Treasures of the World’

Christopher Enolpe May 28, 2025

The “Treasures of the World” team’s interest in Rhodes stems from its centuries-old history, profound cultural heritage, and the stunning natural landscape. Credit: Greek Reporter Rhodes is about to step…

Drugs in Ancient Greek and Roman World

Christopher Enolpe May 28, 2025

Studies found that the Ancient Greeks and Romans used, and periodically abused, hemp and opium. Credit: public domain Drug use goes back to ancient times, with research showing that the…

Best Scientists in Greece: 2024 Ranking

Christopher Enolpe May 28, 2025

Academy of Athens. Credit: Armineaghayan / wikimedia commons CCBY-SA4.0 Numerous scientists in Greece across various disciplines count among the best 1,000 worldwide in 2024, according to the index compiled by…

Six Turks Arrested After Shooting Incident with Greek Intelligence in Thessaloniki

Christopher Enolpe May 28, 2025

The Turkish nationals are suspected of links to organized crime. Credit: AMNA Greek police have detained six Turks following a shooting incident involving officers from the National Intelligence Service (EYP)…