Explore the captivating journey of ancient Greek astronomy in which mythological tales and mathematical precision mix together.

A student holds a flare as several thousand high school and university students take part in an anti-government protest in ...

Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value.

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

The popular Greek holiday island of Santorini is taking emergency measures in response to intense seismic activity ...

Xavier Sole Salvat delves into the heart of Athens' bustling Psiri neighborhood, where tourists flood the streets, capturing typical moments.

In the heart of Athens, Ohio, there’s a place that’s been serving up crispy, juicy, finger-lickin’ good fried chicken for decades. It’s the kind of spot that makes you wonder if you’ve stumbled into a ...

Rome authorities this month opened a new archaeological park and museum in the shadow of the Colosseum that features an original marble map of Ancient Rome that visitors can literally walk over.

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Apollonius is far from the only ancient scholar whose work was saved by the medieval Islamic tradition: “we generally recognize that we have Greek texts today because of the Arab ‘hold’ on these texts ...

In the early 1800s, a Swiss explorer tricked his way into Petra, the ancient oasis whose location ... The significant Greek influence on the architecture was also apparent. Petra fell within ...