During the Bronze Age, the Mycenaean Greeks used impressive chariots as a mode of transport and an intimidating vehicle of war.

Behind the myth of the Minotaur lies the ancient Minoan civilisation – a culture steeped in ritual, rich in symbolism, and ...

Greece v Turkey. Germany v Austria. Spain v Portugal. We name the winners from a travel perspective when it comes to Europe’s key rivalries.

A study suggests the Shroud of Turin likely draped over a sculpture, not Jesus’ body, using 3D simulations that challenge old ...

On a vase from about 430 B.C., the Greek artist recounts, with noteworthy naturalism and narrative expertise, a harrowing tale of hubris.

This city known primarily for its monumental historic sites harbors a surprisingly dynamic contemporary art scene where complex legacy inspires uniquely vibrant creative takes.

Marine biologist and writer Helen Scales’s latest book, Ocean Art: From the shore to the deep, takes us on a journey through ...

In “Stan and Gus,” Henry Wiencek explores the creative highs and private peccadilloes of the architect Stanford White and the ...

Recognizing the haptic qualities of Greek art allows us to move beyond iconographic approaches and to contextualize the grave reliefs with other objects at the tomb, with funerary practice, and with ...

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What the sigma? Some know “sigma” as the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet but it’s also teen slang for a cool dude.