The CENIEH collaborates on an international project that investigates the first permanent human settlements and their ecological impact on this ...

Tension is building in Sicily, and it’s not the mafia gangs ... To walk this lunar landscape is to feel the power of the Earth’s geological forces. In Taormina, it’s the might of the Roman ...

Located on the island's east coast, Mount Etna is perhaps Sicily's best-known geological feature encompassing nearly 48,000 acres within Etna National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ...

Mount Etna, Europe's tallest and most active volcano, is under constant surveillance with a cutting-edge network of sensors ...

During the Messinian Salinity Crisis (MSC) 5.96 to 5.33 million years ago, the Mediterranean Sea was cut off from the Atlantic Sea, which led to a period ...

Silversea, Royal Caribbean's experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, launched a sale in the lead up to Black Friday, ...

Explore the ancient Greek ruins of Agrigento, a testament to Sicily's patrimonial tapestry; hike to the summit of Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, for breathtaking views and a glimpse into ...

The island has imposed a moratorium to stop 3,000 turbines being constructed, starting a battle that could have an impact far beyond Italy ...

Everything about the place, from its amphitheatre to the stone swimming pool and private grotto replete with a natural “waterfall” bath, is hugged and shaped by the geology. At more than £200 ...

The geology of Sicily records the collision of the Eurasian and the African plates during westward-dipping subduction of the African slab since late Oligocene. Major tectonic units are the Hyblean ...