US and Iran exchanged attacks in the Straits of Hormuz and accused one another of violating a ceasefire that was agreed on ...

New research uncovers beeswax residue in Bronze Age pottery, pointing to early beekeeping practices in ancient Greece.

Timoleon of Corinth saved Sicily from tyranny and Carthage—only to then later dismantle his own power and retire as a private ...

Throughout the centuries, Homer's works, particularly The Odyssey, inspired artists and influenced the subject matter of ...

It may come as a surprise to many parents choosing a name for their child, but many of the most popular English names are ...

The oldest olive tree in the world is located in Chania, Crete, Greece. The ancient tree is 3000 years old, as determined by experts.

Excavations in the ancient Greek and Roman city of Agrigento, Italy, uncovered an early Christian worship site, ritual burials, and mosaics.

Scientists used a portable CT scan to read 4,000-year-old cuneiform text hidden inside sealed clay envelopes from ancient Mesopotamia.

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an early Christian place of worship in the ancient Greek and later Roman city of Agrigento (Greek: Ἀκράγας / Akragas), Italy, along with richly decorated ...

Hygiene in ancient Greece held considerable importance and was seen as a vital aspect of maintaining good health and well-being.

New research on animal bones at Dispilio, a lakeside Neolithic site in Greece, uncovers ancient farming and livestock practices.

What do archaeology and written records reveal about the origin of the Phrygians, one of the most prominent nations in Iron Age Anatolia?