Cyprus is showcasing Christian artworks that were recovered after being stolen from churches in the Turkish-occupied north of the island.

The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean.

A museum that opened this week in Cyprus showcases priceless early Christian artworks, many of which were recovered after ...

In a city buried under feet of ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, archaeologists have announced ...

Antikythera Shipwreck treasures reunite at Greece’s National Archaeological Museum with Minoan exhibits in a major expansion.

The Palaces of Knossos, Malia, and Zakros are all Bronze Age Minoan palace complexes that ... who influenced the culture of Crete. Beyond the frescoes and architecture, there are a few ...

Frescoes are a unique aspect of Crete’s artistic landscape, an often-overlooked part of Byzantine and post-Byzantine art. Frescoes represent the work of painting on plastered walls, combining ...

New frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city ...

A downright bacchanalian frieze has just been unearthed in Pompeii, one so large it spans three walls of a massive banquet room. Known as a “megalography,” a Greek term for grand painting, the ...

A rare and monumental cycle of frescoes depicting a procession of Bacchus, the god of wine, has been discovered in a banquet hall in Pompeii, the famous archaeological site near Naples, it was ...