Know’st thou the land where the lemon trees bloom, Where the gold orange glows in the deep thicket’s gloom, Where a wind ever soft from the blue heaven blows, And the groves are of laurel and myrtle ...

A study reveals olive oil degrades in Mediterranean pots faster than expected, reshaping views of ancient trade and household ...

The Maghreb, where the Sahara meets the Mediterranean, has always been more than a borderland. With its strategic location near Europe and climate suited for settlement, it has served as a key passage ...

"First published in Great Britain in 2011 by Allen Lane"--T.p. verso. Contents Pt. 1. The first Mediterranean, 22000 BC-1000 BC. Isolation and insulation, 22000 BC-3000 BC -- Copper and bronze, 3000 ...

A new book by a religious studies professor explores the West’s origins in the ambiguities, intersections and nuances of the Mediterranean European history has long been written in the tales of kings.

The central Mediterranean throughout time has been a region defined by the continuous flow of people, goods, and ideas. Excavation and analysis of ancient shipwrecks along these coastlines reveal the ...

Mix up your routine with Mediterranean recipes that highlight fresh herbs and bold flavors. Simple options make meals feel ...

Europe is often thought of today as a center of cultural and technological advancement. Brian Catlos would tell you that such important advancements actually began centuries ago in the Mediterranean ...

The evolutionary clade and biodiversity of green lizards of the genera Lacerta and Timon -- reptiles common in the Mediterranean basin and surrounding areas of the European continent, North Africa and ...

The history of Mediterranean cruising is closely tied to the beginnings of cruising itself: the first ever passenger cruise by P&O Cruises embarked from Southampton, U.K. in 1844 to Athens, Gibraltar ...