A plant used by the ancient Greeks for medicine, food and even contraception, was one of the most sought-after goods in the ...

The story of Greeks in Alexandria goes back more than two millennia, when Alexander the Great established the city.

In the early 20th century, architects and artists like Hugh Ferriss drew on the myths and monuments of ancient Babylon to ...

Thousands of newly discovered fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into ...

Greece's coasts, both on its islands and mainland, are home to countless beaches – from wild shores to urban gems, James ...

Excavations at 'Homer's School' reveal artifacts bearing his name and a bronze statue, confirming the existence of an ancient ...

Over 2,000 fragments, originally discarded during Roman demolition around AD 200, were painstakingly reassembled by experts ...

Archaeologists uncover a chilling mosaic inscription in Turkey’s ancient city of Olympos: “Only those on the righteous path ...

Barbara Holdridge, co-founder of Caedmon Records that pioneered the audiobook concept, died earlier this month at her home in ...

It is time for ancient Greek theatre to tour some of Cyprus’ most stunning open-air venues. Returning for the 28th edition, the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama begins on July 9, with the ...

Our critics pick 11 outstanding exhibitions — many still on view this summer —and tour the renewed Frick Collection and the ...

Ukrainians gathered atop a scenic hill near Kyiv on Saturday evening (June 21) to mark the summer solstice. New IOC President ...