The sole surviving sample of Queen Cleopatra's handwriting, found on an ancient papyrus, reveals a single Greek word, "ginesthoi." ...

Petrichor, coined in 1964, describes the distinct earthy scent released when rain falls on dry soil. Derived from Greek words for 'stone' and 'fluid o ...

The word “aporetic” is an adjective that describes a state characterized by an irresolvable internal contradiction or logical ...

Ancient Greek records contain stories about Greek alphabet origins. Could the Greek alphabet actually have an Egyptian ...

We call it a “panacea,” a word that now reveals more about human longing than medical reality. Here’s what you need to know ...

The English language is a treasure trove of words that not only sound beautiful but also convey complex, nuanced meanings.

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has been elected as president of the Eurogroup — a move that would have been ...

The original definition of the word “bias,” when it entered the English language in the 16th century, was a diagonal line, and specifically one that cut across the warp or weft of a woven fabric. It ...

Rich history and personal traditions make Hanukkah special, with a focus on family rituals, historical significance and the ...

Inger Kuin’s biography, despite its occasional pandering to twenty-first-century sensibilities, is an excellent place to ...

Bindi — This name has multiple meanings, including "little girl" or " butterfly in Australian Aboriginal culture, and "drop" ...