The Olympic Torch Has Officially Been Lit, Kicking Off Ceremonies for the 2026 Olympics In Italy The Olympic torch has officially been ignited, building a feeling of excitement and anticipation around the world. On November 26, at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Greece, the inaugural Lighting Ceremony of the Olympic Flame took place. This historic ceremony kicks off the famed Olympic Torch Relay, starting the torch’s journey from Athens, Greece, to Milan, Italy. Related: Americans are […] Olympics Joseph Kaufmann | December 1, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Ski Resorts in Greece Greece has always been a popular vacation destination for purveyors of ancient history, stunning natural beauty, and laid-back lifestyles. Legendary destinations such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis, the stadium at Delphi, and the cliff towns on Santorini garner most of the headlines and attract the bulk of the tourists visiting the country. But consuming delicious seafood, island-hopping from Athens, and […] Brains Jared Roberts | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
Ancient Monuments Blanketed in Snow as Greece Records Record Low Temperatures Icy winter weather has been blasting through Europe and wreaking havoc as it goes, and even the usually sun-kissed beaches and monuments of Greece are unable to escape. A huge dip in the jet stream has allowed polar air to plunge into the normally temperate Mediterranean, dumping snow in Greece’s capital and beach resort towns, report Gizmodo. Related: Deadly Winter Storm […] Weather SnowBrains | January 10, 2019 0 Comments
Europe on Fire: 70 Dead in Greece as Wildfires Burn in the Arctic It’s so hot in Europe that even parts of the Arctic are on fire. Temperatures this month reached 86 degrees Fahrenheit well inside the Arctic Circle in Sweden, where the worst fires the country has seen in decades are now burning. More than 50 wildfires have ignited across the country, forcing evacuations. Finland and Norway are also fighting flames. “This […] Fire Firebrains | July 25, 2018 0 Comments
Why Nobody Wants to Host the 2022 Olympics Next summer, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) will have its election deciding which city will have the honor of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. It’ll come down to a narrow race between two host cities. Yet I may need to […] Michael Etezadi | January 8, 2015 14 Comments
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