Archive for August, 2006
The Bronze Age eruption of Thera
The second largest volcanic eruption in human history was much larger than previously thought, scientists say. The Bronze Age eruption of Thera near mainland Greece would have devastated ancient civilisations in the region. Ash would likely have plunged much of the Mediterranean into darkness, ::More
Posted in Santorini by Greece Travel Blog
Patmos designated UNESCO Monument
The northern Dodecanese island of Patmos, in the eastern Aegean, was officially designated a UNESCO World Heritage Monument during a special ceremony on Sunday. Events marking the historic moment for Patmos, where St. John the Evangelist authored the New Testament Book of Revelation, took place ::More
Posted in Patmos by Greece Travel Blog
Santorini: Heaven in the lap of the Gods
If you could go anywhere in the world, right now, where would it be? For me the answer has always been the same: Santorini. My wife asked me this question on our first date and so, as soon as possible, we went. I wanted her to experience the island’s unforgettable serenity. What makes ::More
Posted in Santorini by Greece Travel Blog
Getty signs deal to return 2 Greek items
The Getty Museum and Greek officials have settled details of a tentative July agreement that will send two of the museum’s disputed antiquities back to Greece. But two other contested items remain in limbo. Under the deal signed Sunday, the Getty is returning a Boetian stele that dates to ::More
Posted in Greece by Greece Travel Blog
Greece at Venice Architectural Biennale
“The Aegean, an interspersed city”, is the title of Greece’s participation in the prestigious international Venice Architectural Biennale. The 10th International Architectural Exhibition, which takes place from September 10 to November 19 in Venice, Italy, features participants ::More
