Viggen Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 With help from Herodotus and an Aegean Sea octopus, a Canadian-led scientific expedition appears to have discovered the site of a turning point in world history: The sinking of a massive Persian invasion fleet in a fierce storm that saved Greece at the dawn of western civilization. During an October dive off the country's northeast coast near Mount Athos -- a site pinpointed by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus -- archeologists retrieved ship storage jars dating from the fifth century BC and the metal butt of a spear that matches those carried by Persian warriors. full story at Canada.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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