The Byzantine Emperor Justinian I came close to uniting the former Roman Empire less than a century after its fall. However, ...

In the late 18th and early 19th century, Westerners were involved in extensive looting of Greek antiquities as the nation was ...

Sanctions date back to antiquity, with the "Megarian Decree" issued by Athenian statesman Pericles in 432 BC being the first recorded ...

A nationwide 24-hour general strike in Greece is disrupting services across the country, with ferries tied up in port, ...

Israel is entering a new phase in its war for its survival against Hamas. Pray it finishes the job quickly. IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin refers to its new plan as “operational ambiguity ...

Despite the scorching heat, with temperatures hovering around 33°C, devotees congregated to pull the majestic chariot. However, as the ritual of pulling the chariot was delayed for two hours, it ...

The Greek sea god Poseidon is said to have sat on Mount Fengari here — at 1,664m, the second highest in the Aegean — to watch the Trojan War, while in ancient times, numerous pilgrims would ...

“Every strike targets our people, our children. They are waging war against children playing on playgrounds.” Zelensky continued that the entire world had seen Russia “intends to continue ...

A stunning Scottish beach has been named among the top 10 most sought-after seaside destinations in the UK. St Andrews’ West Sands earned its spot on the list, making it the only Scottish entry ...

Everyone knows that Athena is the Goddess of Wisdom and War, and during Kratos’ journey in the Greek saga, she played a crucial role by serving as both mentor and manipulator. While on one hand, she ...

Among the key themes of the war in Ukraine over recent months has been Russia's ongoing effort to seize Pokrovsk. Control of the city, which the Russian media call "the gateway to Donetsk", would ...

“Thank You Very Much,” directed by Alex Braverman, uses archival footage and interviews to explore the appeal of a stand-up who didn’t tell jokes. By Alissa Wilkinson With her kind eyes and ...