A number of ancient Greek artifacts are to be auctioned by Christie's, including a Cycladic figure and a kylix, estimated to ...

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Greek monks were trying to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect them from ...

Spanning five small islands, the 1,136-acre Fort De Soto Park lies at the mouth of Tampa Bay and attracts more than 2.7 million visitors a year. The park features 7 miles of waterfront ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Greece is home to one of the most important collections of ancient monuments in the world. These landmarks, built in ...

Old Greek Inscription From an Ancient Fortress, Hints at Byzantine Christianity A team of Hebrew University archaeologists ...

Archaeologists excavating near the Colosseum found a rare chunk of Egyptian blue pigment dating back about 2,000 years. Photo from Simona Murrone and the Colosseum Archaeological Park The ...

Here, we look at some of the greatest players to take home the Rotterdam Open title. Tennis icon Ashe was the first Rotterdam champion back in 1972 – and is one of just two men to win the tournament ...

The Oldest Evidence for Lead Pollution Comes From Ancient Greece WASHINGTON (AP ... and the Hellenistic period saw Greek cultural influence peak across the Mediterranean region.

For in between dips, comfortable padded sun loungers are dotted around the pool and gardens, which offer panoramic views of the valley (spot the medieval fort on the hill that’s lit up at night).

Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right. Compiled by Jeremy Engle Is there a goal you’d like to pursue by doing ...