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Drive to Save University of Sheffield Archaeology Goes Viral

2021-05-22 by Phil Butler

Stonehenge

News the University of Sheffield may close down its archaeology school has shocked archaeologists and students worldwide.

Tags: Aegean culture, archaeology, Crete archaeology, Dr. Mike Parker Pearson, Jan Driessen, Knossos, Kostis Christakis, Mike Parker Pearson, Sheffield Archaeology, Stonehenge, UK archaeology, University of Sheffield

Armenia & Russian Agree on Cultural Cooperation

2012-10-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Karahunj

Last Friday a program of cooperation between the ministries of culture of Armenia and the Russian Federation was penned at Armenia’s Ministry of Culture in Yerevan. Armenia’s Minister of Culture, Hasmik Poghosyan (at left) and Russian Federation Minister Andrei Busygin appeared for the press at the announcement.

Tags: Andrei Busygin, culture, Harald Meller, Hasmik Poghosyan, Nebra Sky Disc, Stonehenge, UNESCO

Go Ahead Tours Goes Ahead With Deals

2011-07-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Go Ahead Tours has announced 4 new Vacation packages to selected destinations; Greece, Turkey & the Aegean, Vietnam & Cambodia: Treasures of Southeast Asia, England’s Countryside & Wales, and Best of New Zealand: North to South Islands. For travelers searching for all inclusives to these regions, the company offers great solutions.

Tags: Greece travel, New Zealand travel, package deals, package travel, Stonehenge, tour companies, tours, travel 2012, Turkey Travel, UK travel, Vietnam travel

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Crete New Year's Dive

Why Cretans Start the Year in the Sea

2025-12-28 By Manuel Santos

Why Cretans welcome the New Year in the sea. A look at the New Year’s Dive tradition in Crete, where it happens, and how to take part safely.

Vasilopita Event Heraklion January 4 2026

A Vasilopita with a Sacred Purpose Near Heraklion

2025-12-27 By Iorgos Pappas

A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of Saints Parthenios and Evmenios.

Rethymno farmers protest humanity

Rethymno Farmers Turn Protest Into a Community Table

2025-12-27 By Victoria Udrea

Livestock farmers in Rethymno staged a symbolic protest by boiling and sharing meat with citizens, and donating over one ton of meat to local soup kitchens.

The Unsmiling City and the Kallikantzaroi performance

Interactive Kallikantzaroi Children’s Performance in Neapoli on December 30

2025-12-27 By Argophilia Travel News

Interactive Kallikantzaroi performance by Katsimihas brothers’ story will take place at the Municipal Garden of Neapoli on December 30.

Heraklion drone show Christmas 2025

Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion hosted its first drone show above the Venetian Walls with over 300 drones. The brief five-minute display drew crowds despite rainy weather.

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