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Politico: Meloni, the most powerful woman in Europe

Published by Protothema on Wed, 12/11/2024 - 12:37

Italy’s Iron Lady, Georgia Meloni, is the most powerful woman in Europe, according to a Politico poll. As of yesterday, the website had released a list of the most influential names on the continent, but in the last few hours, it has revealed the top one. Specifically, the personality whose word matters more than any other in Europe.

Italian researcher claims to have located Plato’s burial place

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:05

An Italian researcher believes he has identified the location of Plato's burial place in Athens by analyzing papyri from Herculaneum.

According to the research, led by the Italian papyrologist Graziano Ranocchia of the University of Pisa, Plato is buried in a in a private area in a garden in the Academy, near a sacred shrine to the Muses.

Banquet hall frescoes unearthed in Pompeii

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 04/13/2024 - 06:16

A black-walled banqueting hall decorated with scenes from Greek mythology, where ancient Romans feasted by candlelight, has been unearthed in Pompeii, the archaeological park said on April 11.

The exceptionally well-preserved frescoes show the god Apollo attempting to seduce Trojan priestess Cassandra, and Helen of Troy meeting Paris, an encounter which would lead to war.

Part of the Center of Venice is Underwater, Tornado in Southern Italy

Published by Novinite on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 14:31

Heavy rains covered the northern regions of Italy, and in the southern regions there is warm weather unusual for the season.

In the southern part of Italy there was a tornado. It affected the city of Caserta in the Campania region. The wind turned a truck, pulled out trees and destroyed roofs.