Built as Byzantium, and then renamed Constantinople, Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.

The earliest Iron Age house in Greece has recently been discovered by archaeologists at Thorikos an ancient village near the ...

Assembled in the 1930s before being buried for 50 years, the consignor of the so-called Traveller Collection has chosen to ...

After Hiding My Undiagnosed Neurological Condition for Decades, I Finally Found Answers ...

Police cordoned off the site and sent in evidence gathering teams in an operation also involving state prosecutors ... patients with life-threatening injuries. In the northern Greek city of ...

The next time you watch the extravaganza that is the modern Olympic Games, consider this: It all started with a simple footrace. To history lovers like me, the Sanctuary of Olympia — the religious ...

Canada has a wealth of exclusive fast food locations that make our American mouths water. Here's a handful that we wish would ...

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all ...

Ancient Athens, located in the region of Attica, emerged as a powerful city-state in Greece during the 5th century BC. This period, often referred to as the “Golden Age of Athens,” saw the city become ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder sensation has somehow ... and broadcasters from the United States and Canada. This panel consists of approximately 100 members who cover the NBA regularly throughout ...

From 6000 BC, the Chinese harvested salt crystals from Lake Yungchen which partially dried in the summer sun. Many other ...

Each country receives a comprehensive score out of 100, reflecting its overall appeal for newcomers ... Natalie Martin is editor and journalist at Greek City Times, specialising in writing feature ...