Nisha Zahid

2 days ago | greekreporter.com | Nisha Zahid

Researchers have long known when and where early modern humans settled in East Asia, but the details of how they crossed the sea between islands have remained unclear. Now, two new studies—featuring a canoe replica to explore Paleolithic migration, led by Professor Yousuke Kaifu of the University of Tokyo—offer new insights into that ancient journey. The research, conducted with scientists from Japan and Taiwan, is published in the journal Science Advances.

2 days ago | greekreporter.com | Nisha Zahid

A steady underground pulse has been discovered beneath East Africa, where researchers believe a new ocean is gradually forming. The rhythmic movement was found in the Afar region of Ethiopia, a geological hotspot where three giant sections of the Earth’s crust—the Arabian, Nubian, and Somalian plates—are slowly pulling apart. The site, known as the Afar Triple Junction, is one of the few places on Earth where the process of continental breakup can be observed on land.

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Nisha Zahid

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a rare Greco-Roman library in the ancient Greek city of Stratonikeia (Greek: Στρατoνικεια) in southwest Turkey, revealing new insights into the architectural and cultural legacy of one of antiquity’s largest marble cities. Once known as the “City of Gladiators,” Stratonikeia has been continuously excavated since 1977. The current research is led by Prof. Dr. Bilal Söğüt of Pamukkale University, who also oversees work at the nearby Lagina sanctuary.

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Nisha Zahid

China launched two major international alliances on Greek studies and Plato’s philosophy in the southwestern city of Chongqing on Wednesday, marking a new chapter in cultural and academic exchange with Greece. New academic communities launched at the forumThe “Global Contemporary Greek Studies Community” and the “Global Platonic Studies Community” were revealed during the Second Global Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilizations at Southwest University.

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Nisha Zahid

A recently excavated ancient Roman-era settlement on the slopes of Hermitage Hill in southern France has revealed remarkably well-preserved remains, including mosaic floors, advanced drainage systems, and burial grounds. Excavation site reveals centuries of continuous useLed by France’s National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap), the excavation covered 3,750 square meters near the town of Alès.