On December 1, 1913, the island of Crete was officially united with the rest of Greece after centuries of Ottoman rule.

Researchers uncovered evidence that early Neolithic farming communities in Central Europe lived without hierarchy.

The Twelve Labors of Hercules occupy a special place in the pantheon of Greek mythology, exemplifying the ancient beliefs of ...

New research uncovers how the legendary Nebra Disc was forged using advanced ancient techniques of forging bronze discs.

A high status Roman villa discovered at Wiltshire, England, revealed intricate mosaics, luxury artifacts and large structures ...

Researchers say that ancient Greek vases dating back to 450 to 440 BC used in the funeral rites of the elite most likely used ...

The skull of a crowned athlete with a gold wreath in the shape of an olive branch is perhaps one of the most impressive ...

AI has analyzed a 2000-year-old burned parchment, and found mention of the generals and usurpers who succeeded Alexander the ...

The long-awaited Thessaloniki metro opened its doors to the public today, marking a historic moment for Greece's ...

A 3rd century Roman emperor, once believed to be fictional, has been proven to have existed following the discovery of an ...

Fifth-generation pottery maker Andreas Makaris is one of the most sought after artists for ceramics on Santorini Island in ...

Diotima, the female philosopher in Plato's Symposium, has puzzled historians for centuries with her theory of love and beauty ...