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Wildfire Rages Through Suburbs of Athens, Greece

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Greece is currently battling another wildfire that began on Saturday in the area surrounding Athens, and it is only one of the 61 different wildfires that were active in… Read more. Wildfires have been wreaking havoc over the past few weeks, as several fires—like the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico—continue to burn.

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Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Greece, Cutting Island in Half and Forcing Thousands to Flee

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Flames tore through residential areas and threatened historic sites as wildfires burned across Greece for a fifth day on Saturday, a scene so apocalyptic that one local official described it as “a biblical catastrophe,” the Associated Press reports. Read more.

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Artifacts of Ancient Greece in AR and VR

EON Reality

Using the AVR Platform, students can now learn about the artifacts of Ancient Greece in AR and VR and its importance as a cultural and historical signifier against the backdrop of human civilization. Learning about Ancient Greece in AR and VR doesn’t end there. Myth, Art and Empire: Greece and Rome.

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Record Wildfires and Heat Sweep Across Greece, Threatening Historic Sites

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More than 80 wildfires have been reported around Greece between Monday and Tuesday evening, the Greek government said Tuesday, as the country grapples with a record-breaking heat wave that is forecast to continue through this week. Read more.

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Assassin's Creed Nexus VR Trailer Reveals Gameplay & Release Date

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As well as showing a release date of November 16, the trailer explains how you play as three different protagonists from past titles in three different settings: Kassandra in Ancient Greece (Assassin's Creed Odyssey), Ezio in Renaissance Venice (Assassin's Creed II), and Connor in the American Revolution (Assassin's Creed 3).

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Sanctuary Temples in Ancient Greece Had Accessibility Ramps, New Research Suggests

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Ramps at ancient Greek healing temples provided access for people with disabilities, according to new research. If confirmed, this would be the earliest evidence of a society making architectural adjustments to support accessibility. Read more.

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Ground Temperatures Reach a Blistering 127 Degrees in Turkey

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Wildfires are raging out of control amid blistering heat in Turkey and Greece. New data shows that ground temperatures in parts of Greece and Turkey reached more than 127 degrees Fahrenheit (53 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday. Read more.

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