In 1962, archaeologists uncovered an extraordinary artifact in a tomb near Thessaloniki, Greece—the Derveni Papyrus.

Nikos Kazantzakis is for many the best Greek writer of the 20th century and his books have been translated more than his ...

With the intention of preserving Byzantine spiritual wisdom, Greek monk Nicodemus devoted his life to writing the massive tome Philokalia.

That’s kept them alive through millennia. It’s given rise to some of the most entertaining books ever. So here are some of the best (and best-rated) Greek mythology books, both fiction and non-fiction ...

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Then this is the book club for you. Over 12 months, the library is exploring 12 different retellings of various Greek myths and ... grade or older who attend religious education classes or who ...

[S&W, pp. OT 434-435; JBC, p. 517] Now the Catholic Church is not alone in accepting the Books which Protestants label as "Apocrypha." The Coptic, Greek and Russian Orthodox churches also ...

Paul Fussell’s 50-year-old survey of trench warfare deserves a new generation of readers, our book critic writes. The standout essays in Megan Marshall’s “After Lives” recall her troubled ...

Young adults are reading more because they’re reading books that are easy to love. Plus: Raphael’s Mary Magdalene, earrings fit for a Greek goddess, and a house museum gets its woodwork back.

1 ranking due to missed tournaments and lost ranking points, the decision has sparked a broader debate about transparency and fairness in the sport. Greek authorities have issued an emergency alert ...

Paul Fussell’s 50-year-old survey of trench warfare deserves a new generation of readers, our book critic writes. By Dwight Garner Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.