Greek philosopher, historian, biographer (AD 46–after AD 119)
UNESCO has inscribed Mount Olympus as a mixed cultural and natural World Heritage Site after a 12-year campaign by Greece. The site joins other inscriptions including the Normandy beaches and Japan’s Asuka-Fujiwara sites, underscoring Greece’s commitment to preservation amid rising tourism.
European observers prepare for a historic solar eclipse as sources recount how ancient Rome linked celestial events with religion and power. Modern accounts trace eclipses from Babylonian predictions to Einstein’s testing ground, while scientists today study the Sun as a natural laboratory.