One of the best things about living in Athens is the proximity to so many Greek islands. Some are so close you can hop over ...

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

The history of Insurance goes back to ancient Greece as people employed insurance-like practices, predominantly within ...

According to ancient Greek mythology, there are five ages known as The Ages of Man, during which time humanity reaches its ...

But Scientists Still Can’t Fully Decode It Despite advancements, there are some mysteries that humanity has still been unable ...

One of the best ways to explore mainland Greece is under your own steam, through the myriad activities on offer here. There are opportunities to don a mask and flippers and snorkel over an ancient ...

Researchers simulated the device's ancient gear system to find out whether the contraption actually worked. Apparently, it ...

Roman ships equipped with bronze rams sank dozens of Carthaginian ships during a major naval battle in 241 BCE – now we know how the rams were made ...

Archaeologists in Agrigento, Sicily just unearthed an ancient classroom where students listened to lectures more than 2,000 ...

The Passover story has come to function as a powerful narrative of persecution and liberation for Jewish people.

The ancient school complex had a gymnasium with a large swimming pool and 650-foot tracks, archaeologists said.

A provocative new theory suggests that the original Garden of Eden may not have been in Mesopotamia, roughly modern-day Iraq, ...