Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, is an ancient city that perhaps is under-appreciated for its many ...

Greek researchers are undertaking a reconstruction of the ancient Aegean coastline, with a primary focus on the islands of ...

Winding alleyways, olive groves, and traditional tavernas, where time seems to stand still — away from the tourist regions — ...

Scientists have traced a 60-million-year volcanic trail from Iceland to Ireland to a deep mantle plume that shaped the North ...

The ancient palace runs on seasonal hours and admission is €6 EUR for adults, but for €10 EUR you can get into both the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Popular Tours ...

Map of Santorini area, ... The city also acts as the island's primary ... Referred to by some as "Greece's Pompeii," it features the remains of Ancient Akrotiri that were preserved beneath layers ...