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

Dolphins in ancient Greece were revered as messengers of the gods and held a divine dimension that has survived through the ...

The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.

"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one ...

The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...

The parasitic wasp’s abdomen boasts a set of flappy paddles lined with thin bristles, resembling “a small bear trap attached ...

Scientists have debated where Prototaxites belong in the tree of life for over a century, but now a new study suggests it ...

"Hrvoje lifted the stone and started shouting that he had found a helmet too! It's an understatement to say it's a phenomenal ...

Lead Contamination in Ancient Greece Points to Societal Change Jan. 30, 2025 — Studies of sediment cores from the sea floor and the coastal regions surrounding the Aegean Sea show that humans ...

Those dreaming of a Greek getaway that ticks all the boxes for a sun-drenched getaway should look no further than this magical spot that’s been deemed a “hidden paradise” and boasts of far ...

The Greek news outlet Ekathimerini reports that Athens is prepared to participate in an international force in Ukraine only under three conditions: a ceasefire agreement, no deployment on Russian soil ...

With more than 200 inhabited islands in Greece, each with its own attractions ... famous writers like Homer and Shakespeare, as well as ancient Venetian, French and British armies that fought ...