Wrecks, sunken treasures lie under Albania’s coastal waters SARANDA, Albania (AP) – Descending beneath the waves, the cloudy first few meters quickly give way to clear waters and an astonishing sight – dozens, perhaps hundreds, of tightly packed ancient vases lie on the seabed, testament to some long-forgotten trader’s unfortunate voyage more than 1,600 years ago.
Century-old Greek battleship returns to Athens after repairs ATHENS, Greece (AP) – After three months of extensive maintenance and conservation work, a 107-year-old battleship returned Wednesday to its berth in Athens, where it serves as a floating museum.
Skopje, Macedonia has become kitsch capital of the BalkansSKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) – Winston Churchill is flashing his trademark victory sign from the rooftop of Macedonia’s shining white new foreign ministry building. Alexander the Great is pointing his mighty sword from the top of a mega water fountain that airs classical music on the hour, as sprinkling water dances to the sound of its […]
Looters strip Bulgaria of ancient treasuresARCHAR, Bulgaria (AP) – On the banks of the Danube, in the northwest corner of Bulgaria, lie the remnants of an ancient Roman settlement called Ratiaria, host to a priceless cultural heritage. Craters pockmark the huge site, evidence of a scourge threatening one of the world’s great troves of antiquities: looters digging for ancient treasure […]