A Research from the Academy of Athens argues that the Greeks actually chose Salamis after studying the area's climactic conditions.

The ancient Greek language and culture spread through Africa following the conquests of Alexander the Great on the continent.

Archaeologists discover a hidden treasure trove of Persian coins that may have been used to pay soldiers more than 2,400 ...

The Battle of Thymbra was a pivotal moment in the history of the ancient world. It was fought between the Persian Empire and ...

The Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC evokes vivid images of King Leonidas and his elite band of 300 Spartans, defying the colossal Persian horde in a treacherous mountain pass. But this iconic clash ...

Roald Dahl’s 1944 story Katina transforms a moment of wartime despair in Greece into a timeless portrait of defiance — a ...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Sparta comparison doesn't bode well for the nation as it fights a ground war and a PR ...

We've identified 13 unique neighborhoods across the US that show how these cultures have persevered. Swedish flags line the ...

This week’s reviews range from a stunning work from a new indie Australian publisher to speculative YA, a history of the ...

Parthenon Experts may have gathered clues about ahidden temple at the Acropolis through graffiti. Insights regarding this ...

The Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, are also believed to have been built during ...

Perhaps Rabbi Mukhayriq’s devotion to a Messianic future of peace and brotherhood can inspire Islamic and Jewish religious leaders today—together—to heal past wounds, and to make Jerusalem and the ...