Tag: history

ON THIS DAY: The night the RMS Titanic sinking began (1912)

On the night of April 14, 1912, the world’s largest and most luxurious ocean liner, the RMS Titanic, was nearing the end of its...

Greek historian Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler dies at 99

The iconic historian Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler passed away at the age of 99, leaving behind a rich intellectual legacy. Born in Athens in 1926 to parents...

Viking rune stones: Love, loss and legacy

Ancient messages still emerging Viking rune stones continue to surface across Sweden, nearly 1,000 years after they were carved, offering rare insights into love, grief,...

ON THIS DAY: Vatican City independence established (1929)

On This Day: The Lateran Treaty is signed Vatican City independence was formally established on 11 February 1929, when the Lateran Treaty was signed between...

Historic Cyprus snow: Snowmen in Nicosia and cut-off villages

A historical overview of the most severe and defining snowfall events in Cyprus was presented by former Meteorological Service Director Kleantis Nikolaides, speaking on...

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Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office record

Record-breaking opening weekend The new musical film about Michael Jackson...

40-year-old woman struck while crossing road in Paphos

A road accident occurred on Monday afternoon (27 April)...

ON THIS DAY: John Milton sells rights to ‘Paradise Lost’ for £10 (1667)

The English poet John Milton, already blind and living...

Cyprus farmers protest over livestock culling escalates

Farmers weigh new measures Livestock farmers protest mass animal culls...
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