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On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...- Turkey vows 'harsh response' if Northern Cyprus harmed by France-Cyprus troops dealTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a stern warning regarding developments that could harm Northern Cyprus. This comes after...
- Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubsGreece has approved legislation to expedite the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, allowing their transfer to "return hubs" outside th...
- In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'In the long run a deep friendship will make us more content than a frenzied...' - Ancient Greek philosopher's timeless lesson on the power of human connectionQuote of the day by Epicurus: Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founder of 'The Garden,' taught that true happiness stems from freedom fr...
- An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
- Quote of the day by Aesop: 'Always stop to think whether your fun may be...' Life lessons on human nature, happiness, kindness and inner peace by supposed author of a collection of Greek fablesQuote of the day by Aesop reminds people to think about how their actions affect others. The saying highlights kindness, human nature, happ...
- Quote of the day by Pythagoras: ‘As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will…’ – Greek philosopher on compassion, peace, and humanityOver 2,500 years ago, philosopher Pythagoras observed a profound link between how humans treat animals and their own capacity for peace and...
- Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of historyAn archaeological dig beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is unearthing Roman Paris. The excavation is happening as the square is being r...
- 7 best Greek islands to visit this summerGreece is home to more than 200 inhabited islands, each offering its own mix of beaches, culture, history, food and natural beauty. From th...
- Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikesCommercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between ...
- Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: ‘A fool is known by his speech, and a wise man by…’ Timeless lesson on silence and wisdom by the Greek mathematician who established the basics of Euclidean geometryQuote of the Day: Pythagoras’ words offer a simple but profound reminder: intelligence is not always measured by how much someone says. Som...
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Not what we have but what we...' Life lessons on success, wealth and health by popular Greek philosopherQuote of the day by Epicurus focuses on the idea that happiness does not come from wealth or possessions alone. The Greek philosopher expla...
- Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: ‘Choose rather to be strong of soul than…’ Powerful wisdom by Greek mathematician on importance of inner strengthAncient Greek thinker Pythagoras championed inner fortitude, urging us to cultivate a strong soul over a powerful physique. His philosophy,...
- In 1900, sponge divers hiding from a storm found a machine underwater that changed what we know about ancient GreeceA routine sponge diving trip near Antikythera in 1900 led to the discovery of an ancient shipwreck. Among its treasures were corroded bronz...
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'It's not what we have, but what we enjoy, that constitutes our abundance...' - Life lesson on why true wealth is measured in peace, not possessions, by the Greek philosopherEpicurus’ quote of the day highlights a simple but enduring idea that true happiness is not defined by possessions but by how much we are a...
- In 1820, a farmer moved stones through ruins on a windy Greek island: A buried marble figure emerged from the rubble and became one of the world’s most famous sculpturesOn the idyllic shores of Milos in 1820, a farmer's unassuming chore of clearing stones opened the door to history when he stumbled upon the...
- Quote of the Day by Sappho: “Beauty endures only for as long as it can be… — Life lessons by Ancient Greek poet on perception, appearance and why looks are temporary but character is foreverQuote of the Day by Sappho: Sappho’s philosophy suggests that physical beauty is temporary and dependent on perception, while goodness is e...
- Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirusPassengers and crew are being evacuated from a cruise ship after a hantavirus outbreak. Global health officials are overseeing the process....
- Quote of the Day by Epicurus: ‘Why should I fear death? If I am, then death is…’ Timeless quote from Greek philosopher on fear and deathEpicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher, founded "The Garden" school, welcoming diverse students. His philosophy emphasized peace of mind th...
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