Epilepsy, often referred to as the “Sacred Disease” by ancient Greek physicians in antiquity, was a condition of great medical and...

A "polar vortex" is bringing intense cold and heavy snow to large swaths of the US and Canada. How is this winter weather related to climate change?

Did the ancient Greeks look up at the night sky and ask “are we alone?” As it turns out, ancient Greek philosophers also asked this...

How did ancient Greek ideas shape early Christian beliefs? Explore the surprising connections between mysticism and faith in a world of gods and...

Evidence preserved on papyri and ostraca as well as in graffiti indicates ancient Greek and Roman tourists visited Egypt to observe and admire the...

Imagine Socrates live-tweeting his trial or Plato debating in a Reddit thread—welcome to the ancient agora, the original social media of the ancient...

Male beauty and strength were highly valued by the ancient Greeks, as evidenced by sculptures and other works of art, and were celebrated at a special...

Economic instability, demographic decline and climate change are among the top concerns worrying Greeks according to the findings of Greek think-tank...

As the vibrant parades of Carnival sweep across Greece, one question comes to many people’s minds: Did the ancient Greeks celebrate Carnival?...

A cheerful and rather unconventional troupe dressed in traditional Dionysiac costumes and masks brightened a chilly February night in downtown Athens,...