Greece is steeped in fascinating holiday traditions, with its Christmas carols, or kalanda, being some of the most ...

An ancient Greek custom of decorating tree branches might have inspired the modern-day decoration of the Christmas tree.

Performed in the annual Dionysia festivals, tragic drama was a central tradition of Ancient Greece, a method of both ...

Biking and boating through Greece's southernmost archipelago, the Dodecanese islands, is a perfect active family getaway that ...

Supplements, pseudoscience, and inert treatments abound on social media. Here's why some parents come to believe fake fixes ...

We walk you through the incestuous, murderous, and surprisingly relatable world of Egyptian deities at The Met.

Throughout human history, people have sought guidance beyond the material world when facing important decisions or uncertain times. From the Vedic astrologers of ancient India to the oracles of Greece ...

The Ancients host Tristan Hughes and historian Roel Konijnendijk debate some wild theories about Ancient Greece, and Ancient Greek Warfare. In this episode of Agree to Disagree, the two historians ...

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. During a recent family trip to Greece, we had the opportunity to tour ...

Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by ...

Greece hosted the 9th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of Ancient Civilizations on 12 December, in Athens, at the Acropolis ...

Mattingly: For Orthodox Christians in America, the 20th century was shaped by waves of believers fleeing wars, revolutions ...