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Greece: The Summer Capital of the World
A favorite tourist destination, Greece has become known as the summer capital of the world, and not without good reason.
Ancient Diolkos Stone Road Allowed Ships to Go From Ionian to Aegean
The Diolkos stone road, an ancient Greek engineering marvel, allowed ships to travel overland from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean, bypassing the Peloponnesian...
Rising Sea May Erode Delos Apollo Sanctuary Within Decades
The sanctuary of Apollo on the island of Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once attracted pilgrims from all over Greece, may soon...
The Stone Age Couple Locked in Eternal Embrace
A stone age couple locked in an eternal embrace was discovered in 2007 by a group of archaeologists in a tomb near Mantua, a...
Avoid the Crowds on These Sparsely Inhabited Greek Islands
Despite their reputation as top tourism destinations, there are some secluded Greek islands with populations numbering under 200 people for those looking for a peaceful vacation.
Earliest Known Gospel Copy About Childhood of Jesus Found
An ancient manuscript fragment was found in a library in Hamburg, Germany. It is a small part of a book called the Infancy Gospel...
Exploring Nafplion, the First Capital of Modern Greece
Nafplion is a small city with thousands of years of eventful history and a unique character, full of style and beauty.
What Was the Origin of the Ancient Phrygians?
The ancient Phrygians were one of the most prominent and important nations in Iron Age Anatolia. As well as being closely involved in key...
Snakes, Apes and Ferrets: The Ancient Greek Love of Pets
Animals were an important part of life in antiquity, and the Ancient Greeks loved their pets. Ancient sources tell us that they kept a...
Travel to Greece’s Majestic Evia Island
Evia island is one of the most beautiful in Greece, yet it is not advertised like its more glamorous siblings in the Aegean