The Suda, the massive tome written by a Byzantine scholar around the year 1100, was one of the world's first encyclopedias and lexicons. Created as both a syllabary of the Greek language and an ...

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By Wilson Wong John Adams reviews “Every Valley,” Charles King’s new book about the artistic, social and political forces surrounding one of the greatest pieces of music ever created.

Lila Pereira, a successful media executive, rises to the top of her career but has to reckon with her youngest daughter, Grace, resenting her for not being a PTA mom. Grace also dredges up the ...

Greek police have released photographs from the apartment, revealing evidence such as weapons, wigs, masks, and plans for explosive devices. Additionally, a 30-year-old woman linked to the case has ...

About Best Books: Every year the librarians and staff on our Best Books committees read thousands of titles to select noteworthy new books for readers of all ages. Find out more, discover which titles ...

Charles Baxter’s novel charges along so boisterously that it’s easy to forget the author is batting around some of the weightiest concerns of human experience. John le Carré’s son Nick ...

In addition to designated National holidays, various public holidays are observed in local communities or municipalities. Greek law mandates that every Sunday throughout the year is designated as a ...