Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today, a close lightning strike feels like a terrifying brush with the supernatural.

The ancient Greeks deeply believed in the power of curses and their ability to influence the lives of individuals and even entire cities.

Experts said the fragment, recovered by divers from the Greek culture ministry, matched the style and dimensions of the ...

Excavations at the site of the 1802 Mentor shipwreck uncovered a marble fragment that may have ties to the Parthenon in Ancient Greece, officials say.

One of the most outstanding messengers in ancient history was Euchid, who gained fame for his journey following the Battle of ...

In the classical world, sacrifice was the ultimate expression of piety, ranging from simple offerings of honey cakes and wine to elaborate animal rituals. This video explores the diverse practices of ...

Although Carthage was founded in the 9th century BC as a Phoenician trading post and colony of Tyre, the genetic evidence paints a more complex picture. While the city developed into a powerful empire ...

Brad Pitt is living his own true romance. After all, the Oscar winner and girlfriend Ines de Ramon were seen touching down at the Athens airport in Greece Feb. 19 before jetting off to the island of ...