Greek mythology sparked the Renaissance, transforming art from religious instruction to profound explorations of human potential.

The great Greek Gods and heroes of Greek mythology such as the almighty Zeus and Heracles continue to fascinate people today.

Naples is celebrating the 2,500th anniversary of its foundation by the Greeks, a milestone that underscores its rich Hellenic ...

On the Greek island of Ithaca, archaeologists recently uncovered new evidence that suggests ancient travelers once made ...

The Assyrian Empire shaped the ancient world for centuries. At its height, it stretched from the Persian Gulf to Egypt, ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. In Greece, Orthodox Easter is celebrated with an entire week of festivities – aptly titled The Holy Week – with Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ...

Political intrigue, swoon-worthy romance, fierce heroes, mythical creatures—the books on this list have it all! But most notably, all of these stories were inspired by the legends and folktales that ...

Greek law mandates that every Sunday throughout the year is designated as a public holiday. As a deeply religious country, Greek employees are allowed to observe many Catholic and Orthodox holidays.

A history of Greek mathematics by Heath, Thomas Little, Sir, 1861-1940. Publication date 1921 Topics Mathematics, Greek, Mathematics Publisher Oxford, The Clarendon press Collection cornell; americana ...