Delve into ancient Crete and the Minoan civilization as archaeologists attempt to find the legendary labyrinth of the minotaur. Did this monster of the ancient Greek world really exist and is his ...

Olive oil tourism (oleotourism) attracts increasing numbers of visitors who seek authentic experiences in olive oil-producing countries.

In almost every Greek city you will find ancient monuments, sculptures or building remains that are evidence of the grand ...

At a glance: Elounda, Crete for a laid-back beach break What: Calm coves, warm Aegean swims and low-rise luxury on Mirabello Bay Where: Elounda on Crete’s north-east coast, with Elounda Bay Palace and ...

Athens-based editor Katie Silcox has narrowed down this list of 15 places everyone should visit in Greece in their lifetime, ...

Ancient Greek geographer Pausanias wrote that Lycosura in Arcadia is the oldest city in the world and "the first that the sun beheld." ...

History loves a good mystery. And honestly, few things are more unsettling than an entire civilization, with millions of people, monumental buildings, complex trade routes and a living culture, simply ...

A small lead disk discovered in Tuscany more than a century ago continues to illuminate the spiritual world of the Etruscans. Known as the Lead Plaque of Magliano, the object contains one of the ...

Marcus Junius Brutus was a Roman politician, leader, orator—and one of history’s most infamous assassins. Why did he launch a ...

Greek archaeologists and historians confirm that Lycosoura, located in Arcadia, holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest city, according to the ...

Ava Reid's new adult novel Innamorata is a haunting gothic masterpiece that I loved to ruination. It felt like a secret: a tale collected and stored by the stone walls of an ancient castle whispered ...

Often overlooked in favour of bustling Santorini or Crete, Chios is an untrodden Aegean gem free from summer crowds ...