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Ancient Sarcophagus Found Beneath Dubrovnik Cathedral Square
InnovationFeb 26

Ancient Sarcophagus Found Beneath Dubrovnik Cathedral Square

Workers repaving a square in Croatia's historic Dubrovnik just uncovered a 2,000-year-old stone sarcophagus dating back to Late Antiquity. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into the ancient lives hidden beneath one of Europe's most beloved UNESCO cities.

Google: archaeological discovery2 min read
2,000-Year-Old Greek Theater Mask Found in Croatian Cave
InnovationMay 22

2,000-Year-Old Greek Theater Mask Found in Croatian Cave

Archaeologists discovered an ancient Greek theatrical mask in a Croatian cave that served as a Bronze Age shelter, necropolis, and Illyrian sanctuary for thousands of years. The find reveals how local communities blended Greek culture with their own religious practices along the Adriatic coast.

Google: archaeological discovery3 min read
Yugoslav Citizens Sheltered 55,000 Fleeing Nazi Germany
Acts of KindnessApr 20

Yugoslav Citizens Sheltered 55,000 Fleeing Nazi Germany

Between 1933 and 1941, ordinary people across Yugoslavia welcomed tens of thousands of refugees fleeing Nazi persecution, offering shelter, meals, and hope when most of Europe closed its borders. A new award-winning book finally tells their forgotten story of courage.

DW News2 min read
AI Robots Now Cleaning Ocean Floors Across Europe
Planet WinsFeb 20

AI Robots Now Cleaning Ocean Floors Across Europe

Autonomous underwater drones are fishing tires, fences, and ship parts from the Mediterranean seabed without risking human lives. The AI-powered fleet could cut marine litter in half by 2030.

Phys.org3 min read
Croatia's Coast Tops EU Summer Bookings for 2026
Global NewsApr 6

Croatia's Coast Tops EU Summer Bookings for 2026

Croatia's Adriatic coast just became the most booked summer destination in the entire European Union, beating traditional favorites like France, Spain, and Italy. The region's sparkling waters, historic towns, and island adventures drew 34 million overnight bookings last summer.

Euronews3 min read