West of Thebes, Orchomenos preserves a Bronze Age story of rival kings, sacred tombs, and a palatial center uncovered beneath later foundations, set in a landscape reshaped by vast drainage works. The ...

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Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The group’s artistic director, Scott Metcalfe, shares ...

Songwriters living in ancient Egypt would never have expected the words and melodies they sung would feature on Australian ...

This Christmas is more special than any I have experienced before, as if heralding a renaissance of all that is right with ...

Ritika Kochhar <br />The Parthenon sculptures from the Temple of Athena Nike in Greece, created in 447 BCE; Michelangelo’s Pietà sculpted (1499 AD) in Rome; and the 12th-century Jain Vagdevi at ...

Discover 10 surprising facts about Christmas, from its origins and traditions to global celebrations, hidden history, and ...

At first, the archaeologists assumed the images came from Homer’s Iliad, the best-known account of the war. The scenes seemed ...

The shows we enjoy over the festive season combine music, slapstick comedy, plenty of one-liners, dance, and audience ...

Spending a day in the Plaka district in Athens is an experience of a lifetime. Let's make sure that you don’t miss any of the attractions!