The Greeks of Cappadocia, in central-eastern Anatolia, created their own flourishing culture in ancient times that thrived ...

Built as Byzantium, and then renamed Constantinople, Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.

Wars have shaped history for centuries, with some lasting generations, redefining borders, cultures, and power struggles that ...

Buried beneath desert sands for over a millennium, a hidden monastery has emerged in Israel—revealing how early Christian ...

Peter lived at a very busy time in history. The Great Western Schism (1378-1417) was settled at the Council of Constance ...

The wellness destination Euphoria Retreat provides services to heal the body and mind in the ancient fortress town of ...

The world is littered with the relics of past civilizations, but not all of them are out in the open like the pyramids, some ...

The idea that Hungary’s Holy Crown was altered is becoming increasingly widespread, with many pointing to the Habsburgs as ...

Greece is famous worldwide for its islands and crystal blue beaches. Of course, there is much more than that, as the country contains many surprises for visitors open to discover them. The north, the ...

The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered impregnable, faced the formidable forces of the Ottoman Empire led by Sultan ...

Asceticism is the practice of denial of physical or psychological desires in order to attain a spiritual ideal or goal, often self-inflicted. A drone view shows conservation work at a winepress ...

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