We love to dress as our favorite scary creatures for Halloween. But where did these Halloween monsters come from, anyway?

Their enemies portrayed them as barbarians, but their artifacts tell a different story. Between their weapons, jewelry, and ...

Part twoThe obelisk's repatriation was the result of persistent diplomatic efforts, symbolizing cultural restitution and the fight against colonial plunder.The distinct Axum steal evoke the obelisks ...

According to Greek mythology, Dionysus, the god of wine, blessed the island of Naxos with fertility.It’s true the island’s landscape yields a hearty abundance that informs its hyper-local cuisine ...

A kidnapping gone wrong, gender diversity in the 1300s and Titanic conspiracy theories — these are the best podcasts we ...

The upcoming National Geographic documentary "Sally" offers an intimate look at the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel into space. Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker ...

The Greek National Opera’s Professional Dance School will present the performance Epilogue, under the guidance of Director of Studies, Yorghos Matskaris, on Saturday, 21 June, and Sunday, 22 ...

A herd of goats emerges from a mountain track as I press on towards the gorge. They’re led by a buck with curved horns like talons and a bell that jangles in time with its lethargic gait.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – National Geographic recently released a list of the top 10 “dreamiest” stargazing trains in the United States, including one railroad excursion on the Oregon coast ...

Crete has more than 3,000 caves, many associated with the gods of Greek mythology and with goddess worship practiced by the Minoans, a Bronze-Age civilization that lasted from 2600 to 1100 B.C.

The silvery-green olive trees that blanket Greece are as rooted in its culture as the stars and sea. According to Greek mythology, Athena planted the first olive tree on the Acropolis, triumphing ...

In 2022, National Geographic Society with the support of Rolex, launched the Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition, a one-of-a-kind science and storytelling exploration of the world’s most vital ...