Ryan Holiday’s books have sold millions of copies, he explains how a two thousand year old philosophy can help people with ...

What a Great find. New archeological research has uncovered a piece of cloth with a “physical description [that] exactly fits ...

The Battle of Salamis was one of the decisive battles of world history, in which the small city-states of ancient Greece joined forces to take on the mighty Persian Empire. After the defeat and death ...

Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern Mexico, authorities said Wednesday. The lost city, ...

Greek Placenta cake, also known as "plakous" in Greek, has a history dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. It ...

Freckles also go by the medical term ephelides, from the ancient Greek éfilis, which translates to "rough spot on the face." In reality, freckles aren't rough or raised. They're well-defined, often ...

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Fees start at 60 euros (about $66) for tour-takers 12 and older and 35 euros (about $38) for children ages 3 to 11. Tours depart daily, though departure times vary – they can leave as early as 8 a.m.

The culture of ancient Egypt spanned 5,000 years, but it remains an intriguing mystery. The vibrant societies of ancient Greece have had a profound impact on the modern world. Who were the ancient ...

With an estimated 25 million people playing it worldwide, bocce is considered to be one of the world’s most popular sports.

Exhibit of Ptolemy II octodrachm in the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. This is evidence of the presence of the ancient Greek language and culture in ...

Ortigia and Syracuse, Ortigia Dall’alto, Mαρκος, CC BY-SA 2.0/Wikimedia Commons The ancient city-state of Syracuse (Συράκουσαι ... In 878 CE, Syracuse fell to Arab forces, marking the end of its long ...