Deipnosophistae by Athenaeus, a work written around 200 CE about well-read people philosophizing and enjoying good food and drink.

The Mediterranean diet has long been hailed as one of the healthiest diets in the world. However, an unlikely nation in ...

The Mediterranean diet has long been hailed as one of the healthiest diets in the world. However, an unlikely nation in ...

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Archaeologists in Crete have uncovered a 3,800-year-old Minoan ritual of demolishing tombs and a communal feast.

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Ancient Greece is traditionally remembered for its philosophy, mythology, and great buildings—but there's a lesser-known side ...

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