Hygieia was a prominent figure in both ancient Greek and Roman mythology—she was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of ...

The hotly anticipated new museum boasts some of the greatest treasures of antiquity. But there are some notable exceptions.

Artifacts from an ancient Greek sanctuary and a Bronze Age dwelling in Italy’s Pertosa-Auletta Caves reveal insights into ...

Reincarnation and afterlife was a tradition among the ancient Greeks. Writers expressed the view that the souls of the dead ...

The Maldives-like destination that’s perfect for some winter sun (and closer to home) - Side in Turkey is an increasingly popular place for a winter getaway ...

Long before municipal water treatment plants and chlorination, ancient societies faced the same essential challenge we ...

What can an ancient water basin discovered near Rome reveal about construction, engineering and water management techniques that may be useful today?

Southern Europe is overflowing with charm, but beyond the well-trodden paths of Italy and Greece lie treasures waiting to be discovered. From Portugal’s sunlit coasts to Croatia’s island-studded seas, ...

Walk the path of a cult initiate and explore the Sanctuary of the Great Gods on the Greek island of Samothrace in this ...

Unlike many Greek settlements, Porto Hydra is not an ancient marvel, but a modern one ... Cross the beautiful bridges, pass ...

Archaeologists excavating the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria on Russia's Taman Peninsula have uncovered the first concrete evidence of classical theater in the Black Sea colony. The discovery—a ...

Ancient Greece is celebrated for its vast contributions to philosophy, art, and democracy — but its economic innovations were equally transformative. Among them, the development of coinage stands as a ...