Residents on the popular island of Santorini have experienced thousands of earthquakes this month while researchers have ...

Archaeologists and scientists connected the violent eruption of the Santorini volcano with the end of the flourishing Minoan ... of the ancient buildings that stood in the Bronze Age city.

In 1950 the Santorini volcano experienced its last eruption, closing a cycle of volcanic activity that had begun in 1939.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Feeling overwhelmed by all the ancient archaeological sites ... back to earlier than 17th century B.C. This former Minoan outpost, which, according to the Greek Ministry ...

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization ... south of Heraklion (city buses run regularly ...

Think of Java, and chances are that the megacity of Jakarta – the capital of Indonesia – will spring to mind. But for those interested in the island's traditional culture, a smaller city ...

Known as the Minoan eruption, it destroyed much of the formerly round island and is thought to have contributed to the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization. Santorini is situated along the ...

Situated in central China, this remarkable city is over 3,000 years old, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. It was once the capital of 13 ancient Chinese dynasties, including the ...

Morocco, a country with a rich and diverse history, is home to some of the most breathtaking ancient sites in Africa. Among them stands Volubilis, an incredibly well-preserved Roman city near ...

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