Solar eclipses have fascinated observers for thousands of years. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle pointed to the round shadows that appear during eclipses as evidence that the Earth is round.

Old civilisations have long inspired jewellery designers. In Europe, the jewellery of the Middle Ages was influenced by designs from Byzantium, while styles in eastern Europe reflected jewellery that ...

This timeless name has received plenty of attention throughout the years in English-speaking countries, and has ranked in the top 100 boy names since the Social Security Administration started ...

“Orthodox change nothing,” Father Sava adds. “The faith that was delivered to the saints,” Martin agrees. We pause before a ...

The town wears its history like a comfortable old sweater—proud but not pretentious, elegant but lived-in. Founded in 1716, ...

When the azaleas burst into bloom and the Mississippi air turns sweet with magnolia, this river town transforms into the ...

Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

The ancient Greek wall painting decorating the tomb of King Philip of Macedonia comes back to life after archaeologists ...

Next God of War is rumored to return to Ancient Greece, potentially featuring untapped characters like Apollo and Artemis. Apollo's power over Light, Healing, Archery, etc., makes him a formidable ...

A multitude of mysteries remain unsolved about the ancient Greek world, providing more questions than answers.

45.And lastly, on the left is one of the first photos of Queen Elizabeth, taken one month after she was born at her ...