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The unknown ancient city of Crete being revealed: Onithe emerges from oblivion after 70 years

A name that for years seemed like nothing more than a strange place name conceals the history of an important city of ancient Crete

Nirvana honoured at the 2026 MTV VMAs: Tribute to Kurt Cobain – “He was one of a kind, he would have loved this legacy” (video)

Kurt Cobain died by suicide at the age of 27 on 5 April 1994 – Krist Novoselic moved the audience with his speech at the awards ceremony held on the evening of Sunday, 27 September

The 13th Tour du Péloponnèse has begun (video-photos)

Another interesting year is expected for the TdP, with a staggering 85 classic cars at the starting line!

Cliff Burton: 40 years since the tragic loss of one of rock’s most beloved musician – Metallica’s wound that never healed (video-photos)

He was 24-years-old - Watch Metallica talking about his death

Anna Vissi: Rapturous reception at packed OAKA as tens of thousands of spectators attend

“You are embracing me so tightly and so uniquely that I will overcome the anxiety,” she said – The popular singer opened the concert with the song “Aegean”, signalling the start of a show lasting around three hours

Ancient Olympia: New projects underway at the archaeological site (photos)

“Ancient Olympia is at the center of a comprehensive, long-term plan by the Ministry of Culture to protect, restore and showcase its unique monumental heritage,” Lina Mendoni says

Athens’ Ancient Kerameikos cemetery reopens to visitors after major overhaul

The Prime Minister and Culture Minister unveiled €4 million works adding 4,500 square metres of newly accessible ground, a second exit on Agion Asomaton Street and a new visitor building with a café and shop

Greece and British Museum talks on Parthenon Sculptures collapse over ownership, Telegraph reports

Athens has signalled no early return to negotiations, despite the British Museum insisting discussions remain constructive, while Greek officials reject the Bayeux Tapestry loan as a model because France's ownership of the work is undisputed

The underground secrets of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople: Hundreds of meters of tunnels designed by Justinian himself (video-photos)

An underground world that for years fueled legends of the “Marble King”, treasures and the “imprisoned Satan” is now coming to light – Researchers have identified at least seven lines of tunnels, with passageways, cisterns, wells and routes leading towards the Great Palace

Archaeologists uncover Roman mosaic naming a cat and a dog in Turkey

Emerald and Ocean appear among 15 panels on the reception hall floor of a villa beneath ancient Adramyttion, where excavations continue and archaeologists believe the animals may well have been pets of the wealthy owner

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