Greek

Grave stones on a cemetery.getty Graveyards not only provide a peaceful place to remember a loved one. They are repositories for the study of local history and art, and they provide a safe haven for insects, lichens, plants and wildlife in…

Temple of Poseidon at Sounio with the galaxy showing on the night skygetty Fragments of one of the first-ever star catalogues—created by famous Greek astronomer Hipparchus during the 2nd century BC—have been found lurking in old…

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is still in full swing. Even as this is being typed, I am marveling at the persistence and structure of Hurricane Sam in the Atlantic Ocean. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Bermuda, but the…