Credits: Public Domain The Minoan Road, over 3,500 years old, is the oldest known paved road in Europe. It connected the prominent Minoan cities of Knossos, Gortyn, and Lebena on ancient Crete. Only ...

The town is dotted with small bars, traditional Greek restaurants and even the ruins of an ancient castle. Paleochora is also home to numerous affordable hotels. While other regions in Crete have ...

Since then, it has become the biggest tourist draw on Crete. Knossos is located about ... crowds and beat the intense afternoon heat. The ancient palace runs on seasonal hours and admission ...

Found etched into clay cylinders in Syria, the strange symbols date to around 2400 B.C.E.—500 years before other known alphabetic scripts Sonja Anderson The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius ...

Despite some of the unknown, 70% agree ancient Greek culture is influential in the modern world. With 55% saying its history ...

Barron's market reporter Jacob Sonenshine discusses Nvidia's market performance and anticipated earnings as well as Wall ...

Rain with a high of 58 °F (14.4 °C) and a 56% chance of precipitation. Winds ESE at 13 to 16 mph (20.9 to 25.7 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 76% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 14 to 17 ...

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

TEST your Greek knowledge in this true or false quiz – after a survey revealed how little people know about the country.

The "ancient chemical remains of the first stars " may have discovered using the Gemini North telescope, according to NSF's ...

From easing the passage of the deceased into the afterlife to celebrating the joys of life on Earth, dance was integral to the daily lives of ancient Egyptians. Depictions of dancers on tombs and ...

The sistrum was one of the most sacred musical instruments in ancient Egypt and was believed to hold powerful magical properties. It was used in the worship of the goddess Hathor, mythological... The ...