While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

By Darius von Guttner Sporzynski Hot cross buns aren’t just a sweet snack that appears around Easter. They carry centuries of ...

In the northern Aegean, a hidden gem awaits. Samothrace, with its untouched landscapes and mythical allure, promises an ...

Hot cross buns have long heralded the start of Easter in the western world, with the marked cross on top a symbol of ...

Ancient Greeks came here only every four years, during the religious festival that featured the Olympic Games. The original Olympic Games were more than an athletic fest. Athletes, who were ...

In some ancient cultures, bread was more than just food. It was a symbol of faith. Ancient Greeks baked small round ... They baked bread during springtime festivals to celebrate new life and ...

Pope Francis died Monday morning at the age of 88, according to Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo. "At 7:35 this ...

This year is not only the 1,700th anniversary of the first ecumenical council of the church, but also one of the years when ...

Early Christians started marking bread with a cross to show their devotion, and ate it throughout the year. They believed the ...

You’ll find eggs, hot cross buns, and ham on most Easter tables today, but these traditional foods carry deep cultural and religious meaning that dates back centuries. From ancient pagan celebrations ...