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Greek Gods Resurfaced: Ancient Statues Rescued from the Depths archaeology Riace Bronzes

Greek Gods Resurfaced: Ancient Statues Rescued from the Depths

Sending shockwaves through the archaeological world, Roman diver Stefano Mariottini was snorkelling about 8 meters deep when he saw a hand sticking out from the sandy bottom. Thinking he had found human remains, he called the police.

Dimitris Tzankatian Greece by drone

Dimitris' Greece by Drone

Dimitris Tzankatian’s love affair with travel began in 2019 when he bought his first drone. Now, just five years later, the talented photographer and certified drone pilot is stunning audiences with amazing aerial perspectives of Greece’s beautiful landscapes, historic sites, and picturesque towns and villages, captured through his beautiful photography and videography.

Ancient Philosopher's Words Resurface from Volcanic Ash: AI Cracks Greek Papyrus Secrets

Ancient Philosopher's Words Resurface from Volcanic Ash: AI Cracks Greek Papyrus Secrets

On Monday, Nat Friedman, a US tech executive and founding sponsor of the challenge, announced that a team of three computer-savvy students, Youssef Nader in Germany, Luke Farritor in the US, and Julian Schilliger in Switzerland, had won the $700,000 (£554,000) grand prize after reading more than 2,000 Greek letters from the scroll.

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