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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
Sydney Sweeney nude sports Ad goes viral, igniting -again- global debate over woke culture & women’s athletics (videos)
Sweeney responded by sharing ESPN Body Issue photos of nude athletes such as Serena Williams, Ronda Rousey, and Megan Rapinoe, highlighting the double standards
The $1.2m Ancient Greek masterpiece that became a scandal for the Met: The dark journey of the Euphronios Krater
The Euphronios Krater, one of the most important surviving works of ancient Greek pottery, was illegally excavated by a tomb raider in Italy and smuggled into the US — The BBC’s 1975 investigation into the huge trade in stolen antiquities
Holy Cross: The 1,700-year-old mystery and new discoveries at the site where Jesus was crucified
Findings beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and striking similarities with the Gospel accounts – The story of Saint Helena, the traditions and the pieces of the True Cross scattered around the world
George Mazonakis bid farewell in Nikaia with an all-night singalong, bringing together three generations from across Greece in his old neighbourhood (videos-photos)
The popular vigil will continue until midday – His funeral will take place at 1pm – His burial will be held in a private family ceremony
