Ancient Greek mythology features numerous monsters, including ones that lived in the sea such as mysterious mermaids and ...

The ships, Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, both named for Egyptian gods, each have room for 82 passengers in 41 staterooms. They are about half the size of Viking's European river ships, but share ...

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Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

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TO-DAY even the most old-fashioned admirer of Hellenism has to admit that classical Greek civilisation was not only preceded by but also actually rooted in the Minoan culture of Crete and its ...

The new fossil, found in Argentina, surpasses the previous ancient record holder by about 20 million years. Imprinted in a slab of sandstone are parts of the tadpole’s skull and backbone, along with ...

While digging to find an ancient settlement in southern Sweden, archaeologists made a completely unexpected discovery: an enormous Viking Age cemetery with more than 100 graves and several ship ...

If you are considering a trip on the Disney Cruise Line, you may be wondering what the best ship is for your family vacation. It’s difficult to answer that without looking at the various itineraries ...

Credit: Greece’s Ministry of Culture The 2024 excavation of the Minoan Palace of Archanes resulted in a remarkable and unusual discovery that stunned archaeologists and experts. According to Greece’s ...

In the ancient myth of the Minoan labyrinth, Athenian warrior Theseus escapes King Minos's maze after decapitating the half-man, half-bull beast, the Minotaur. He is aided by Cretan princess Ariadne, ...