An impressive statue depicting Hercules from the Roman times was recently discovered at the ancient site of Philippi in northern Greece. Alongside the statue, a richly decorated structure, potentially ...

Greece's island of Samos was the birthplace of Pythagoras and its fascinating history goes back to the myth of the Argonauts ...

Greece boasts 19 UNESCO World Heritage sites, representing its rich history from antiquity to modern times. Here they are in order of inscription: 1. Temple of Epicurean Apollo, Bassae (1986): A ...

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Constant expansion has introduced a sense of modernism to this ancient city. You will most likely ... For more details about security concerns in Greece, visit the U.S. State Department's website.

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 ...

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HIGH above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower centerpiece of Greece's future "smart city" look out over the Saronic Gulf. At their feet, ...

Egypt's rich history and culture make it a fantastic location for video games. Here are the best titles set in Egypt.

The city's cobblestone streets are home ... Referred to by some as "Greece's Pompeii," it features the remains of Ancient Akrotiri that were preserved beneath layers of lava after a volcanic ...

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