This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). According to Greek mythology, long ago, Zeus, king of the gods, sent two eagles around the world: one east, one west. The place where ...

Ancient writers claimed the Oracle of Delphi entered trances after inhaling vapors from the earth. Modern scientists tested whether geological gases could explain her visions. Early studies suggested ...

DELPHI, Greece — The steep, rocky slopes of Mount Parnassus seem to scrape the sky above me. I’m standing among the ruins of one of the most famous places in the ancient world. There’s something ...

From the iconic Parthenon to the mystical Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece’s ancient temples offer a breathtaking journey through mythology, architecture, and history.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The seeming oxymoron of the historical detective novel — often set in eras before police or detection existed — has been a ...