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5 Ancient Greek Engineering Inventions Still Used TodayThe influence of Ancient Greece on the modern world is pervasive, from democratic institutions to classical influences on art and architecture. The ancient civilization also invented a wide range of technologies, some of which are now central to modern life. From the odometer to the gimbal, these ancient Greek engineering inventions are ubiquitous today and have been central to many advancements that followed. Read more below for 5 famous examples of ancient Greek technology still used today.
Rishi Sunak faces probe by ethics watchdog over budget ‘benefit’ to wife’s childcare agencyThe prime minister is facing questions after it emerged that a childcare agency part-owned by his wife Akshata Murty would benefit from policy changes in the budget.The prime minister did not mention his wife’s interest when speaking about the childcare reforms at a parliamentary committee last month – despite being asked if he had anything to declare.
This Mediterranean island is bigger than Mallorca and Corfu – so why has nobody heard of it?
Almost 23,000 Traffic Violations Across Greece From April 9 To 15In 105,448 checks carried out from April 9 to 15 throughout Greece by police, with a total of 22,896 traffic violations confirmed, according to the data of the Ministry of Citizen Protection. 67% of the violations relate to speeding, illegal parking, not wearing a helmet or seatbelt, and not having a license....566 in the Ionian Islands.
Orthodox Easter mixes spiritual and pagan in equal measure