Deipnosophistae is a work by Athenaeus, written around 200 CE, about well-read people philosophizing at the dinner table and enjoying good food and drink. The title is a combination of two words: ...

The lecture hall of an "impressive high school" from an ancient Greek settlement was recently uncovered in Italy – with the discovery highlighting the similarities between ancient and modern ...

Tolkien was inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Atlantis. Credit: Віщун, / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 British author J. R. R. Tolkien is beloved worldwide as the father of the literary fantasy ...

The Friends of Historic Breckenridge will once again host the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) for its annual summer theater ...

Enter ancient worlds, meet famous people and discover fascinating facts by exploring a wide selection of historical games and activities.

Dan Lawson on becoming one of the elite British ultrarunners, how he uses his tattoo of a Paolo Di Canio quote to fuel him ...

It doesn’t hurt that last year, Athens served as the host city for 1.7 million cruise passengers sailing the Mediterranean coast. Most choose to spend a day or two in the Classic City – after ...

Who was the American who did the first reading at Francis’ funeral Mass? From conclave to camerlengo, here are key terms used in the papal transition. Francis is buried in a place of solace for ...

By the way, if you’re feeling inspired by the Olympics and this summer of sport, you should check out Activity Quest. It’s the free podcast from the UK’s children’s radio station, Fun Kids. Every ...

An art project called the Goodbye Line prompts passersby to make a collect call and say goodbye — to a loved one, a pet or maybe a part of themselves. People are dialing.

Chris O’Dowd and Seán McGinley star as Conor McPherson’s first new play in over a decade casts a magic spell in London ...