Ancient Greek cartographers, from Anaximander to Ptolemy, turned myth and measurement into world maps, shaping latitude and ...

Many of us are heading to the beach to bask in the sun and unwind as part of our summer vacations. Research has shown that spending time at the beach can provide immense relaxation for many people.

Delos's 2,000-year-old buildings offer insight into the Hellenistic and Roman periods. A brief boat ride from the thrumming nightclubs of Mykonos lies the UNESCO heritage site of Delos, one of the ...

A remarkable ancient site on the tiny Greek island of Delos is "doomed to disappear" within decades due to rising sea levels and geological processes, an expert has said. While it only covers an area ...

The Hermitage and the Black Sea / Mikhail Piotrovsky -- The history of the exploration of the northern Black Sea region and ancient monuments at the Hermitage / Yuri P. Kalashnik -- The history of the ...

Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the ...

During the Battle of Himera (480 BC), ancient Greek forces defeated Carthage, ensuring their dominance in the Mediterranean.

The Greek Sacred Band was steeped in the epic military history of the ancient hoplite warriors. Established in 1942, the unit ...