A new study on ancient human remains finds evidence for the habitual use of betel nuts, dating back to the Ice Age. The finding offers some of the oldest archaeological evidence of psychoactive drug ...

A former Connecticut state budget official convicted of corruption fled the U.S. by boat and plane before his sentencing and ...

This ancient Greek version of an organization must-have isn't something you would find at your average homegoods store, but ...

Thanks to its swimming pigs, the small island near Ithaca has become a major attraction for tourists from all over the world.

If you’re heading to Greece at the end of August, there’s a nationwide event that should be on your radar. Each year, the country’s Ministry of Culture unlocks over a hundred archaeological sites, ...

Meteorites provided a rare but ready source of iron for ancient Bronze Age cultures before smelting became common. A new study, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, sheds light on how ...

In a different time, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey would have been celebrated by the American right as a conservative film. Nolan’s interpretation of Homer’s epic poem is about the unintended ...

It's always fascinating to see how people lived during different time periods. Analyzing similarities and differences can tell us a lot about the past and humanity in general. The ancient Greeks might ...

Before its release, some in the country were highly skeptical about the new depiction of a beloved tale. But many who saw it over opening weekend came back with positive reviews. By Niki Kitsantonis ...

LITOCHORO, Greece (AP) — Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece's 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia. Rising to 2,918 ...

A group of women come out from behind a banner placed in front of a small cave, dressed in white ceremonial robes. Men and women of varying ages are standing in a semi-circle while the women lead a ...

One period of history that often lends itself to the glamor of Hollywood is ancient Greece. Both historical records and myths of ancient Greece have fascinated filmmakers for decades, but it's ...