Plato's account of Atlantis spoke of a "great plain." Like many aspects of the tale, scholars seek a location that fits the description.

Meanwhile, in Northern Greece, the Palace of Pella—the birthplace of Alexander the Great— finally opened to the public in ...

Stone tools discovered on Crete and other Greek islands suggest that ancient humans deliberately crossed open seas more than 130,000 years ago. The tools resemble Acheulean and Mousterian industries ...

Underwater archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery near where the iconic military leader is believed to be buried.

Discover fascinating ancient myths and legends – from lost cities to warrior women – that archaeologists and scientists have ...

A group of scientists are studying the Cyclades, an island group in Greece's Aegean Sea, looking for signs of early human activity. They are using technology such as laser scanning and magnetometry, ...

A manuscript map depicting the island archipelago of Malta has surfaced, displaying several esoteric signs. Accompanying the Malta map was another manuscript plan of Jerusalem. According to the seller ...

The Greek government says an airport radar installation on a Cretan hilltop won’t harm a recently discovered Proto-Minoan labyrinth-like monument at the same site, but local authorities and residents ...

With famous museums, dazzling beaches, and ancient ruins, Crete's two sides promise a memorable trip. Arturas Kerdokas, 500px/Getty Images For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true ...

For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true to that designation it packs plenty of stunning scenery and cultural marvels. The fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it is ...

For the first time ever, researchers have mapped the entirety of the vast Roman road network highlighting its immense influence on European relations and history ...

It used to be thought that ancient Mesoamerican monuments were built and used predominantly by powerful leaders and ruling classes. Among the early Maya, however, the site of Aguada Fénix would have ...