Over the centuries, poets have often used ancient Greece as their "muse," resulting in some of the most magnificent poems ever written.

Youstina Khoury, a Christian nun kidnapped by an earlier iteration of the group now running Syria, has forgiven the former ...

The life expectancy of ancient Greeks has been a subject of controversy among historians. But what was their actual lifespan?

Dean Kalimniou explores the unacknowledged world of non-Greek Greek speakers: how diverse communities embrace and preserve ...

During their excavation of the site in 2013, archaeologists reported witnessing several birds dropping dead after flying too ...

It's known from historical accounts that the shrine was thought to be a "Gate to Hell" in ancient times, a powerful portal ...

THE ancient Turkish city of Hierapolis hosts what is believed to be the oldest ‘Gate to Hell’ on Earth. It is a passage once used for animal sacrifices to the Greek god of death, Pluto ...

Murals from the 12th and 16th centuries are visible in Paphos’ oldest monastery, Panayia Chrysolakournas, Steni community ...

Accidental archaeological discoveries are relatively common in Greece, a country renowned for its ancient heritage, and often made during building construction or public works. In December, workers ...

Egyptian zodiac signs originate from ancient Egyptian astrology, often linked to the deities and their influence on life. Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images ...

The temple priests who served as the keepers of this astrological knowledge ... Ptolemy's treatises, which drew upon both Greek and Egyptian astrological traditions, helped to cement the enduring ...