As the ancient Greeks encountered other civilizations and cultures through trade, conquest, and colonization, they often merged their own gods with...

CAIRO, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The shared heritage of the Chinese and Egyptian civilizations fostered through trade via the ancient Silk Road was...

The island of Chios has been a Greek island for thousands of years. Even today, it is still a popular destination within the Greek world. That being...

By Dimitris Aristopoulos Occasionally, there is discussion about how democratic Western governments truly are. Are they the type of democracy with...

All humans face various tough tests in their lifetime, as the Qur'an states: "We shall certainly test (all of) you with fear and hunger, and loss of...

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Monday announced the discovery of 33 archaeological tombs, dating back to the Late Period of...

Ancient Greece was a culturally rich place, full of fascinating religious rituals and festivals that sometimes were even secret. However, very few...

For the ancient Greeks, Aphrodite was about so much more than love and beauty. In an overarching way, she was the goddess of consensus, as in any...

Ancient Greeks spent much of their time playing board games practically on a daily basis. They were a beloved part of ancient Greek culture. In fact,...

Pyrrhus of Epirus (319/318–272 BC) was an ancient Greek general and statesman, widely regarded by his contemporaries and modern historians alike as...