490 BC. When people hear “myth” or “mythology,” they often think of fictional stories, but for early Greek poets, myths were more than fiction—they were an art form, embedding truths ...

King Willem-Alexander's wife reunited with Princess Marie-Chantal and Crown Prince Pavlos ...

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The powerful Greek gods were reflected in the natural world, and certain animals served as their symbols. Credit: Following Hadrian / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 The awe-inspiring Greek gods, ...

El Greco’s “Portrait of an Old Man,” believed to be a self-portrait, 1595. Credit: Public Domain The Greek painter El Greco (October 1, 1541 – April 7, 1614) is one of the best known artists in the ...

While many of the traditional options of years past are still available, Greek yogurt has become a popular variety that's been taking up an increasing amount of shelf space. However, because there are ...

In October 1940, Italy attempted to invade Greece, but within a week, Greek forces led by General Alexandros Papagos had pushed the Italian troops back. Mussolini’s decision not to inform Germany of ...