Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.
A rare surviving Declaration of Independence copy was discovered at the UK's National Archives, the only known Exeter ...
Beyond their bronze rams and powerful oars, the formidable warships, the triremes, of ancient Athens harbored a secret weapon: their names.
Mykonos flight delayed more than 3 hours after police removed unruly passengers from a plane incident at the island airport.
A magnificent ancient Greek mosaic discovered in Hatay, Turkey continues to amaze archaeologists and historians.
The largest surviving gold nugget found in the western hemisphere is a breathtaking nugget named The Boot of Cortez.
On July 4, 2004, Greece won Euro 2004, the primary European football competition, in one of the greatest shocks in the history of football.
The ancient neighborhood beneath the Acropolis Musum reveals life in ancient Athens. long before the Parthenon and the ...
Michael Jordan’s lost 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello has been found after more than two decades, following a decade-long search.
At the Battle of Sepeia in 494 BC, Sparta’s King Cleomenes burned Argos’ Sacred Grove, killing 6,000 soldiers in a ruthless ...
The Twelve Labors of Hercules occupy a special place in the pantheon of Greek mythology, exemplifying the ancient beliefs of ...
The Empire State Building in New York City, where a couple unfurled a peace banner from the spire before getting engaged and ...