The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the Parthenon?

Sediment cores from the Aegean Sea reveal that human-driven lead contamination began 5,200 years ago—much earlier than expected. This pollution is tied to shifts in economy and land use, culminating ...

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Greek sanctuary in Ponte during the construction of a high-speed railway in Italy.

The Greek island has a long history of earthquakes, but what is causing the recent series of quakes has scientists perplexed.

Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...

The Timeless Enigma of Stonehenge Stonehenge, nestled in the verdant landscapes of Wiltshire, England, stands as a testament ...

In 1950 the Santorini volcano experienced its last eruption, closing a cycle of volcanic activity that had begun in 1939.