Greece approves a major restoration plan for the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, upgrading the infrastructure of the ...

When the Vatican appointed the sculptor and architect Michelangelo to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica, he based it on the Greek ...

Today, the modern cosmetics industry is a multi-billion dollar behemoth, offering endless products to enhance, conceal, and transform. But before the age of clinical trials and safety regulations, the ...

Since the advent of computer software capable of writing essays, I have noticed a sharp uptick in the technical quality of my students’ written work. For a long time, responding to such work involved ...

A prominent specialist in Semitic languages, Muraoka was proud to describe himself as the first Japanese student to complete a PhD at the Hebrew University The post Takamitsu Muraoka, Japanese pioneer ...

This Valentine's Day, millions of Americans expressed their feelings about someone special in their life through the gift of flowers. In doing so, they followed the advice of a major floral wire ...

Marion sits in the heart of Ohio like a friendly neighbor always ready to chat. This city played host to President Warren G. Harding, who called it home. The Harding Memorial stands as a tribute to ...

Hardwick Hall is one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in England. Located in Derbyshire, its silhouette is instantly recognisable – even when speeding down the M1 – by its huge ...

The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi has exploded into a messy “flour war” as many of its 1,700 residents and many visitors ...

Archaeologists working at El Caño Archaeological Park in Panama's Coclé province have completed the excavation of a spectacular elite tomb dating to over 1,000 years ago, filled with gold ornaments, ...

What does Ferdia Lennon’s Glorious Exploits have in common with Lebor Gabála Érenn, the medieval Irish Book of Invasions? Both works feature migration narratives where Celtic Ireland is connected with ...

Ancient Greek boy names have a way of sounding powerful the moment you say them out loud. This list is for parents who love names pulled straight from history and myth, but still want something that ...