The city of Iskenderun, also known as Alexandretta, in todays Turkey, was originally founded by Alexander the Great.

Offering a distraction to nervous flyers at Skopje's airport, Dino is the North Macedonian capital's 'Zen Dog'. The four-year-old golden retriever pays frequent visits to the airport where he creates ...

Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajic walks past a banner during the Western Balkans meets EU, Growth plan for WB - Leaders meeting, in Skopje, North Macedonia, 22/01/24 ...

Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...

A spectacular necropolis just outside Naples contains stunning tombs that were carved into rock by the ancient Greeks who ...

By 1600 b.c., less than one in 20 bones found at sites in the Levant typically come from pigs, and most of those appear to be ...

Even the greatest conservative leader of recent decades, President Reagan, worked to create the conservative side of the ...

Slovak defender Milan Škriniar marked his 30th birthday this week with celebrations at his new club, Fenerbahce, a top-flight ...

A rare Byzantine manuscript discovered in a Greek monastery has unveiled hidden historical gems, offering new insights into ...

Legends surround love, that crazy feeling that can inspire the most beautiful songs, but also the most terrible wars. History ...

On this seven-country Ultimate Balkans road trip, you'll find some of the best sights, activities and food that the region ...

For more encounters with southeastern Albania’s ancient residents, check out the Kamenicë Tumulus, among the largest burials of its time in the Balkans, where more than 400 graves have been ...