An untouched paradise, this hidden Greek peninsula blends pristine beaches, Byzantine ruins, and medieval villages far from ...

Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

In a startling development, archaeologists say these mysterious skeletons are the father and son of this legendary ruler.

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Explore the history and cultural significance of various salads from around the world. From ancient Roman lettuce to ...

Nestled on the coast of the island of Euboea (Evia), the ancient city of Eretria was one of the most influential centers in ...

The first Bulgarian scientific expedition to the foothills of the Sayano-Altai mountain range in Mongolia has returned, ...

In Kutaisi, Georgia, Imeretians still forage in nature for the ingredients that compose their colorful, vegetarian-friendly ...

From ancient aqueducts repurposed for modern use to ultra-absorbent “sponge cities”, European communities are testing ...

For the first time, scientists have sequenced the oldest and complete DNA set of an ancient Egyptian man, dating to when the ...

Part of a road in Cyprus collapsed, revealing a long-forgotten tomb from about 2,000 years ago, officials said. Photos show ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have ...