Posted inAncient Greece

Poliochne, the First City of Europe, Was the Nemesis and Rival of Troy Situated Across From It

In the history of humanity, early settlements provide a fascinating glimpse into the development of civilization. One such place is Poliochne (in Greek Πολιόχνη), an ancient city located on the eastern coast of the island of Lemnos in the Aegean Sea. Considered the oldest city in Europe, Poliochne flourished during the Late Copper Age and […]

Posted inAncient Greece, Art

The Roman Mausoleum of Episkopi, which contained the sealed tomb of a woman named Neiko, has reached our times almost intact

In the heart of the Aegean Sea, on the quiet and solitary island of Sikinos, stands an architectural jewel that has witnessed two thousand years of history: the Mausoleum of Episkopi. This monument, dating back to the 3rd century AD, is not only a reflection of the grandeur of ancient Rome but also a window […]

Posted inSecond World War

The Invasion of Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 1941, the Only Nazi Germany-loyal Territory in North America, Lasted 20 Minutes

Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon), a French archipelago of two islands located in North America about twenty-five kilometers off the coast of Newfoundland, is the last remaining vestige of the former Viceroyalty of New France (which encompassed parts of what are now Canada and the United States, such as Quebec and Louisiana). Like other territories, […]

Posted inIron Age Archaeology, Prehistory

The Hjortspring Boat: The Celts Who Attacked a Danish Island in 350 BCE and Ended as a Votive Offering

The Hjortspring Boat was discovered in 1921 in the Hjortspring Bog on the island of Als, southern Denmark. It is considered the oldest archaeological evidence of naval construction found in Scandinavia. Dating back to around 350 BCE, the boat measures over 19 meters (62 feet) in overall length and 2 meters (6.5 feet) in beam. […]

Posted inGeography, Travel

Othonoi, the westernmost island of Greece, is the mythical Ogygia from The Odyssey

In the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea, 47 nautical miles east of Italy’s Cape Santa Maria di Leuca, lies Othonoi (Οθωνοί in Greek), an island that blends history, mythology, and unparalleled natural beauty. Recognized as the westernmost point of Greece, Othonoi is the largest and most populated of the Diapontia Islands. For mythology enthusiasts, […]

Posted inAntiquity

Sandby Borg, the Place where Archaeologists Found a Chilling Iron Age Scene Frozen in Time

The isolated island of Öland, off the southeastern coast of Sweden, holds within its windswept landscape the eroded remains of several fornborgs, circular stone fortifications built during the Iron Age. At least 15 are known. In 2011, archaeologists focused their attention on one of these enclosures, known as Sandby Borg, located two kilometers from the […]

Posted inModern Era

The Seafloor of Bikini Atoll is the World’s Only Simulated Underwater Nuclear Battlefield

An international team of researchers has recently completed the first comprehensive mapping of the seafloor of Bikini Atoll, the site of the infamous nuclear tests of Operation Crossroads in 1946. The results, published in the Journal of Maritime Archaeology, provide an unprecedented view of the only simulated underwater nuclear battlefield on Earth, revealing not only […]

Posted inClassical Archaeology

27 Silver Denarii Discovered on the Island of Pantelleria, Hidden in the Acropolis During a Pirate Attack in the Early 1st Century BC

On the Italian island of Pantelleria, located between southwestern Sicily and the coast of Tunisia, a team of archaeologists led by Thomas Schäfer from the University of Tübingen has discovered a “tesoretto” of 27 Roman silver coins during a campaign of cleaning, restoration, and excavation coverage in the Acropolis of Santa Teresa and San Marco. […]