The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of ...

Christians around the world will celebrate on the same day this year, a relative rarity. Pope Francis would like to make it ...

Greek sources portrayed the Achaemenid kings, as indulgent and ruthless—all but Cyrus II. Why was this enemy ruler the only ...

The geopolitical importance of Cyprus has been both a blessing and a curse, sparking centuries of conflict over control of ...

As President Trump finally unveils his global tariff plan — setting a baseline 10% tariff on all imported goods, with ...

The victory of Emperor Constantine during a civil war allowed for some of the most dramatic events in Roman history. The emperor’s tale of divine intervention at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge ...

Convicted drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has spent his first weekend of freedom in 18 years surrounded by family, community members ...

There's something magical about the contrast between the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea and the ancient ruins and white buildings found on the Greek islands. The best Greece cruises offer a ...

The US economy is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 1.6% over the next 30 years, a decline from the 2.5% average seen over the previous three decades. This slowdown is attributed to an ...

Since last fall, China has introduced a flurry of stimulus measures to boost growth, including slashing interest rates, injecting fresh liquidity into markets, and further easing property ...