The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375 BC, has shaped western political thought. Greece is now known as the “cradle of democracy”.

Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy - and, it turns out, lead pollution. Researchers studying sediment cores recovered from mainland Greece and the Aegean Sea ...

In the complex and often violent political arena of ancient Greece, ideals of civic engagement and self-determination mingled uneasily with the realities of power.

There is a perceptible Roman bias in the teaching of law, but the ancient Greeks were actually also quite influential.

Ancient Greece, renowned for its contributions to democracy and philosophy, also holds the unfortunate distinction of ...

Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution. Researchers studying sediment cores recovered from mainland Greece and the ...

WASHINGTON — Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution. Researchers studying sediment cores recovered from mainland ...

Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country's new president.

For history lovers, its ancient ruins and museums lined with artifacts should entice—but if your idea of a getaway is one ...