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The amazing island of Spinalonga Crete had a Dark history

Spinalonga Island, initially established as a Venetian fortress1574-1715), transitioned into an Ottoman colony (1715-1898) following the Venetian-Ottoman wars. Spinalonga in…

30 December 2024

2,100 Year Old Head of Ancient Greek Goddess Hygieia Unearthed

“Goddess Hygieia meeting the sun and us after 2,100 years in Laodikei.” After 2,100 years, the missing head of a…

31 May 2024

The amazing island of Spinalonga Crete has a Dark history

Today, the uninhabited islet, which has docking facilities and beaches, is one of Crete’s most popular tourist attractions. In addition…

7 April 2024

The amazing island of Spinalonga Crete has a Dark history

Spinalonga island. It started as a Venetian fortress (1574-1715) and became an Ottoman colony (1715-1898) after the Venetian-Ottoman wars. Spinalonga…

30 December 2023

The amazing island of Spinalonga Crete had a Dark history

Spinalonga island started as a Venetian fortress (1574-1715), became an Ottoman colony (1715-1898) after the Venetian-Ottoman wars. Spinalonga in Crete…

30 December 2022

Nikopolis: Greece's Largest Ancient City

With a name that literally means ‘City of Victory’, one can only imagine the history that has been created in…

26 August 2022

The amazing island of Spinalonga Crete had a Dark history

Spinalonga island. Started as a Venetian fortress (1574-1715), became an Ottoman colony (1715-1898) after the Venetian-Ottoman wars. Spinalonga in Crete…

30 December 2021

World Heritage Day - International Day for Monuments and Sites in Greece

On April 18, it’s the World Heritage Day, or International Day for Monuments and Sites. Greece offers free entrance to…

18 April 2021

Dream home lists for $3.9M on Patmos, the Holy Island of Revelation

Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Aegean Sea’s 'holy island' Patmos is one of the most peaceful and…

7 February 2021

Turkey invites Pope Francis to Hagia Sophia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan invited the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, Pope…

21 July 2020

Russia says the conversion of Hagia Sophia is a Turkish matter

Relations between Moscow and Ankara will not deteriorate due to the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, Kremlin spokesman…

18 July 2020

Greek PM and FM again criticise Turkey over its decision to covert Hagia Sophia

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis again criticised Turkey over its decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque and called…

17 July 2020

Vandals attack Ancient Greek site in Albania

The destruction of ancient Nymphaeum (monumental fountain) of ancient Apollonia (Ἀπολλωνία) near Fieri (Φίερι) has caused outrage in the Greek…

14 June 2020

Spinalonga nominated to become a UNESCO World Heritage site

The Culture Ministry of Greece has submitted the final nomination file for the island of Spinalonga to be included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.…

16 January 2019

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