Eric Shimelonis plays a kemenche: a stringed instrument which experts believe is derived from the ancient Greek lyre. (image courtesy of Rebecca Sheir) Kemenche (kemençe in Turkish, کمانچه ...

The Lyrid meteor has peaked in late April for thousands of years. It begins in little bursts on the eve of April 16 and peaks ...

(Modern experiments have proven that dolphins are attracted to the high-pitched frequencies of several musical instruments ... singing voice.) The ancient Greek historian Herodotus tells the myth of ...

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from ...

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York ...

A major archaeological discovery in Greece reveals that an ancient tomb was transformed into a healing sanctuary. This site, located near Corinth, bears witness to different uses throughout the ages.

The lecture hall was discovered during excavations at Agrigento, the site of the largest ancient Greek settlement in Sicily. Photo by Thomas Lappi and Monika Trümper, FU Berlin, Institute of ...

For insights into the complexities of modern corporate leadership, you might not think to look to ancient Greece. Yet its myths offer timeless lessons on human behavior that remain relevant today.