Researchers studying sediment cores recovered from mainland Greece and the Aegean Sea have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution in the environment dating to around 5,200 years ago. That's ...

Explore the 9 oldest-known archaeological sites, from Theopetra Cave to Göbekli Tepe, and Altamira. Dive into early human history and fascinating cave art.

Ancient Toys Found Inside 2,000-Year-Old Tombs of Children, Believed to Be Gifts for the Deceased Archaeologists uncovered ...

An international research team has analyzed collagen from human remains found in Greece's Franchthi Cave, uncovering dietary ...

Once known as "the North Korea of Europe", Albania is turning to its millennia-old sites and rich cultural heritage to recast ...

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to Ancient Greece.

This gorgeous island is four hours away and has everything from beaches and museums to crystal clear waters and ancient ruins ...

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Scientists have solved the mystery behind ancient circular earth rings in Australia, revealing they were constructed by the ...

Volcanic eruptions have profoundly impacted human societies throughout history, causing cold weather, reduced sunlight, and ...

The ancient universities of India were intellectual powerhouses that attracted scholars from distant lands interested in studying mathematics and astronomy as well as philosophy and medicine.

Are all those ancient sculptors conning us? No amount of philosophy explains some of Greece’s more peculiar customs.