Regardless of its origin or meaning, however, the owl went on to play a massive role in ensuring Greek prosperity. Consisting ...

In Cyprus, a long-lost sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo has been rediscovered after 140 years. The sanctuary, ...

Just 50 kilometers south of Athens, between Thoricus and Cape Sounion, lies the mines of Laurion. Silver, copper, lead have ...

A EUROPEAN destination that used to have a ‘dolphin currency’ and is close to the world’s best beach is now even more accessible from the UK. British Airways will soon launch ...

W hile the myths of ancient Greece bubble through the substrate of many board games – take Horrified: Greek Monsters, for example – there are surprisingly few that place them ...

Which coin is the latest edition of the Numismatic Icon series based on? What character traits characterize people born under ...

During the classical period, Kea was the home of Simonides and of his nephew Bacchylides, who were both ancient Greek lyric poets. The inhabitants were known for offering sacrifices to the Dog Star, ...

The first coins were struck in the British Isles 2000 years ago using designs copied from Greek coins. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43, the Roman coinage system was introduced. After ...

A ballasting product tanker is drifting at open sea in the Indian Ocean after an engine room blaze that was not caused by outside attack. One crew member is injured. According to UK Maritime Trade ...

An expert has issued an alert to Brits, advising them to be on the lookout for three particular £2 coins that might be far more valuable than their original value. Certain errors on these coins could ...

An expert has told Brits to keep their eyes peeled for three specific £2 coins that could be worth a small fortune, potentially fetching over £1,600 due to certain minting errors. Coins are ...

As summer 2025 kicks off in Greece, the Greek City Times (GCT) team is excited to share its curated list of the Top 20 Beaches in Greece for the season (in no particular order). With Europe ...