The summer solstice, which occurs each year on June 21, marks the longest day of the year. In ancient times it was celebrated by many cultures around...

“The Romaniote Jewish Community of Ioannina: A Journey Through Time and Two Nations” was the subject of a fascinating webinar recently.

Greenlanders celebrated National Day, the Arctic island's biggest summer festival, on Saturday to mark the solstice with songs, cannon salutes and...

Greenlanders celebrated National Day, the Arctic island's biggest summer festival, on Saturday to mark the solstice with songs, cannon salutes and...

The story of Constantinople, or modern-day Istanbul, is a fascinating one that dates back millennia to the time when this mega-city was a small Greek...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric...

As the sun rose on the longest day of the year Saturday, a crowd erupted in cheers at Stonehenge where the ancient monument in southern England has...

Across history, ancient civilizations crafted prototypes for many of the modern mechanisms that have become integral to contemporary life. From the...

Across history, ancient civilizations crafted prototypes for many of the modern mechanisms that have become integral to contemporary life. From the...