It shapes the world we live in in profound ways that are not always fully appreciated as they are normally taken for granted. Greek architecture does remind us of the importance of harmony, balance, ...

Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can’t be opened. And when the power goes out for days in the middle of a heat ...

These houses are so well-built, that they endure for thousands of years. Ancient homes that have survived for thousands of years [lovePROPERTY] These ancient homes tell stories of cultures long gone, ...

For centuries, dozens of stone-built communities have been linked by a series of cobblestone paths and rock-hewn bridges. Now, travellers can embark on these time-worn trails. On a sunny May morning, ...

From culture to culinary delights, a Greek island cruise offers plenty to entertain and enrich passengers, says Marc Shoffman ...

Hiereiai (singular: hiereia) was the title of the female priesthood or priestesses in ancient Greece. According to the religious demands of ancient times, there were a number of different offices by ...

From above, Greece reveals itself as a country of contrasts — endless blue seas, rugged coastlines, and villages that seem to rise straight out of the rock. The islands are surrounded by clear lagoons ...

The Venus de Milo, a celebrated ancient statue found on the Greek island of Milos and displayed at the Louvre since 1821, is one of the most famous artworks in the world. Yet relatively little is ...