Although not officially designated as National holidays, most employees are allowed time off for these observances. Greece also allows employees time off for celebrations of the changing seasons ...

A map of the night sky created by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus was recently discovered at St. Catherine Monastery ...

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

Calling all history buffs! Add this underrated town near Naples to your bucket list to see ancient Greek ruins in an ...

Install this Ancient Map wallpaper for a custom-made and easy to install mural. Colourful and unique, this ancient world map is incredibly detailed, with old worldly features and drawings surrounding ...

The part of a stone portico or lintel from Middle Byzantine times that Germany returned to Greece. Credit: Greece’s Ministry ... which is similar to other architectural components from ancient Corinth ...

Restoration work at the site of a "key" ancient Egyptian temple is revealing long-hidden colorful details in its decorations. The Temple of Esna, located on the west bank of the Nile over 30 miles ...

Data captured by the aircraft tracking service Flightradar24 showed the British Rivet Joint took off from Chania Airport near Souda Bay in Greece. It transited the airspace of Bulgaria and flew ...

Archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of a 2,000-year-old temple believed to have been built by an ancient civilisation featured in Indiana Jones. Remains of ancient altars and inscribed marble ...

He and his team would spend nearly a decade trying to map out the site, as well as the one he’d originally come to Uzbekistan to explore, known as Tashbulak. The results of their research ...