Sailings in this idyllic part of the Mediterranean combine pretty seaside towns, impressive historic sites and lesser-known islands ...

After Iran launched drones at Cyprus, the Hellenic Navy deployed to intercept them—marking the second time it has protected ...

While Dionysius may have been the first recorded pirate, the most famous pirates lived during the 17th and 18th centuries, which came to be known as the golden age of sea piracy.

Today, the scarab remains a focus of popular devotion through a tourist tradition: people circle it - often seven times - seeking luck, love, or a wish fulfilled, echoing (in a modern, secular form) ...

Nearing 80 years of age, I find myself wondering how my partner, Judy, and I ended up spending so many years in western Europe, especially during the ...

New museums and exhibits devoted to the era are cropping up all over. Budapest's former "Statue Park," a motley collection of communist statues at the edge of town, has been expanded and re-branded ...

Epic European movie locations where you can step straight into the scenes - From Scotland to Italy, these locations have appeared in spy thrillers, suspense movies, romance classics and hit shows from ...

Discover a North Carolina town filled with inviting streets, local flavor, and timeless character that leaves a lasting impression on every visitor.

Kimon, son of the general Miltiades, who led the Athenians at the Battle of Marathon, was the fear and terror of the Persians ...

Ever wonder if Bob Ross secretly had a favorite North Carolina town he used as inspiration for all those happy little trees? New Bern makes a pretty convincing case for being that place, sitting ...

The Eleusinian Mysteries were secret religious rites in ancient Greece honoring the goddess Demeter and her daughter ...

The Ionian League, was a confederation of twelve Ionian Greek city-states located along the coast of Asia Minor.