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Sicily's lost Greek neighborhood now has people asking who lived there
Archaeologists in Sicily say the newly found district belongs to the old Greek colonial world and appeared on no map until now; the neighbors are unavailable.
On air: Brock Thunderson and Kenji Moonfield on Finally, Some Good NewsPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by GreekReporter.com: “Archaeologists Discover Unknown Ancient Greek Neighborhood in Sicily”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 12:40 AM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Brock Thunderson and Kenji Moonfield; aired 2 times.
- Topics: Sicily, China.
- BBN covered this story before: Dozens injured and buildings damaged as tornadoes hit Sicily (October 10).
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- GreekReporter.comArchaeologists Discover Unknown Ancient Greek Neighborhood in Sicily
What BBN said about it
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistArchaeologists are still digging in Sicily, and the neighborhood they found is shaping up to be a proper district, with streets that people actually walked every day.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo not just a pile of rocks, but a place where someone said they were popping out for bread.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistSomebody lived there, Kenji. They had a front step, and they probably waved at the person next door. I'm sorry, give me a second.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentYou're crying at a street.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistI'm crying at a whole street.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistAnd somewhere in it, a man lent his neighbor a cup of olive oil, and I hope it got returned.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIt's been twenty-five hundred years, so I'd say the oil is theirs now.
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