One major reason why ancient Greece was dominated by small city-states and independent towns, rather than by one all-powerful king, is its geography. The country's mountainous terrain, many ...

Recently, more and more foreign authors have been turning to ancient Greece to get inspiration for their novels.

The Parthenon The Parthenon stands as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and its democratic ideals. Perched majestically on ...

Located in a remote rural landscape in northwestern Greece, small stone villages known as Zagorochoria extend along the western slopes of the northern part of the Pindus mountain range. These ...

What was it like to live in an ancient Greek family? What was everyday life like in ancient Greece? Find out about family life, entertainment, food and fashion. Who were the ancient Greek gods and ...

Were there demonstrations and protests in ancient Greece and if so, how did people get the chance to participate?

As far back as the 8th century B.C.E., the city of Corinth served as the beating heart of the Mediterranean’s commerce. Lechaion, its sea port, was at the very core of its success. A new study ...