Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, is a Greek name, too, deriving from the Greek phrase "Is tin poli," meaning "to the city." ...

Two recently discovered ancient gold rings set with garnets reveal how Greek trends and customs became part of life in ...

Ostracism is an ancient democratic tradition practiced in Athens that offers an alternative approach of imprisoning political ...

This year, new hotels, restaurants, and arts make Greece a must-visit. From Athens to Santorini to off the beaten path, ...

Byzantine mosaic from Khirbat Be’er Shema, Israel, featuring 55 ornate medallions, has been unveiled for the first time.

According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, megacities are defined as urban agglomerations ...

According to legend, this earthen architecture city owes its existence to a magic worm. In the epic poem, Shahnameh, by Persian poet Ferdowsi, a girl was spinning cotton when she discovered a worm ...