One of the most arresting ancient symbols is that of the Ouroboros — a snake that is portrayed as eating itself. (The name ...

The Druze community in Sweida and the nearby villages in southern Syria is still under an urgent threat of massacre. Since July 13, Bedouins and Arab tribes, along with Syrian and foreign jihadists, ...

The West’s enmity toward hijab is a confrontation deeper than a mere disagreement over clothing. The hijab of the Muslim ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing what a real medieval knight wore to battle (spoiler: it wasn’t comfortable), or wondered how heavy a genuine sword from the Crusades might be (spoiler: very), ...

Nietzsche greatly admired Greek philosophy, which significantly influenced his ideas about life and human nature.

One of the most recognizable figures of antiquity, the Sphinx, took many forms in the civilizations of Greece, the Near East ...

A bomb explosion has targeted the home of the president of the Greek association of prison guards. The blast occurred early Saturday morning in Sykies, a suburb of Thessaloniki. The ...

An aggressive wildfire swept through the northern Athens suburb of Kryoneri on Saturday, destroying homes and forcing ...

Continuous glucose monitors that track the rise and fall of sugar in person's blood are growing in popularity. The quarter-size devices have been lifesaving for people with diabetes, but more ...

Ancient Egypt was filled with gods of power, war, and fertility, but few were as fearsome and revered as Sobek, the crocodile-headed deity. Worshiped as a protector, a creator of the Nile, and a ...