If you've ever fancied ditching the rat race for a more peaceful life, one remote island in Greece is offering a monthly stipend to move there.

For young musicians like Giorgos Tsomeidis, playing an ancient Greek lyre is more than just a musical pursuit. “It’s a ...

Why do some names get “upcycled” through the years yet others fade away – and what are the rules if you want to change names?

Jim Claven explores Nafpaktos's history and multicultural heritage, a historic gem near the Corinthian Gulf. He visits the ...

What was the Celtic concept of the afterlife, and why was it so similar to the concept of the Isles of the Blessed from Greek ...

Ancient Greek mythology is one of the most popular and well-known mythologies of any ancient civilization, shaping modern pop ...

Remarkably, there are more than 20,000 restaurants in Istanbul, ranging from arty Michelin-starred stalwarts, to basic cafes ...

Archaeologists working in Palestine and Israel have found a number of artifacts that confirm the basic facts of Christ's life ...

Researchers looking in to the history of Ancient Egypt have come across a rather startling discovery concerning a ...

Welcome to a democratic world  Democracy is a term that has become increasingly popular in global politics. However, in ...

We bring to you 20+1 fun facts and a few little secrets about Greece that most people, even in Greece, may not know.

Columbia Professor Richard A. Billows, in his book Before and After Alexander, sheds light on unseen aspects of the legendary ...