And among Yavan’s sons were Elisha, a cognate of Ellas or Hellas, the ancient name of Greece; and Tarshish, which name morphed into Tarsus, which in ancient times was a Greek province (today in ...
By Niki Kitsantonis Reporting from Athens Greeks smoke more than most other Europeans, and even 14 years after Greece banned smoking in indoor public places, it is not uncommon to see people light ...
From his dozens of lovers came many children, possibly nearing 100, giving new meaning to his status in ancient Greek religion as the father of all. Here are some of Zeus’s most notable offspring, ...
despite the wealth of information about ships built nearby in the Mediterranean by the ancient Greeks. "Therefore, this wreck is a very important contribution to this area of study," de Juan said.
On Monday, Universal Studios shared the announcement that Nolan's much talked-about film has finally got a title. Slated for a theatrical release in the summer of 2026, the highly-anticipated film is ...
The ancient Egyptians celebrated the new year in a variety of ways, including having feasts, giving gifts, and exposing statues of gods to sunlight so they could be "regenerated." When you ...
ATHENS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Greece's former royal family has been granted Greek citizenship and pledged loyalty to the republic in a landmark move 50 years after the country abolished the monarchy.