Greek playwright Aristophanes is considered the "Father of Comedy" and the "Prince of Ancient Comedy" -- heavy titles for a guy gifted in funny. And if he were alive today, he likely would have loved American Stage Theatre's adaptation of his 2,500-year-old comic drama "Lysistrata." ...more

March 19, 2009

Greek authorities say subway construction work in the northern city of Thessaloniki has unearthed an ancient grave with a wealth of golden jewelry. ...more

June 7, 2008

Getting to the final phase was one thing. Now, Chicago has some hard work ahead to overcome weaknesses in its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. ...more

June 5, 2008

A low-key bishop described as an "enlightened conservative" was chosen by senior clergy Thursday to lead Greece's powerful Orthodox Church. ...more

February 8, 2008

Sarasota resident Linda Thompson will present a free acrylic demonstration sponsored by the Art Club of Sun City Center, at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Art Room, 954 Cherry Hills Drive. ...more

February 2, 2008

Hundreds of mourners, many sobbing, gathered Monday at Athens' cathedral to file past the remains of Archbishop Christodoulos, the first leader of Greece's powerful Orthodox Church to welcome a Catholic pope to Athens in 1,300 years. ...more

January 29, 2008