Archaeologists have made an important discovery while exploring Salamis, a small island off the coast of Greece near Athens where a now-sunken city once stood. Scientists found a partially submerged ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. “I fear the Greeks even when they’re bringing gifts,” a Trojan priest ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tourists at the Acropolis this holiday season can witness the resolution of one of the world’s most heated debates on cultural heritage. All they need is a smartphone. Visitors ...

Ancient Greece is often credited with numerous innovations that have shaped our modern world. From philosophy and democracy ...

Public spectacles in ancient Greece consisted especially of athletic competitions and theatrical performances which served to strengthen ancient Greek citizens’ sense of belonging in Greek culture and ...

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from the ...

More than a century after its initial discovery, the only known amphitheater on the Ionian Islands is finally seeing the light of day. Perched on a hillside on Lefkada, an island off the west coast of ...

The Greek municipality of Tenea boasts a rich ancient history—and the archaeological artifacts to prove it. Finds in the region have long hinted at a once-thriving settlement, with the latest ...

Perhaps no other ancient city captures our imagination quite like Pompeii. The storyline is familiar: a thriving city on the Bay of Naples- a mecca of high culture and a playground of the rich- ...

Athens and Beijing are seeking to strengthen cultural ties as 'Journey to Ancient Greece' opens at one of China's most important archaeological museums. 'Journey to Ancient Greece' explores the ...

The issue of abortion in Ancient Greece was rather complex, as it intersected with law, ethics, medicine, social ideology, ...

Irish Migrations and Classical Antiquity explores the connections between Irish myths and modern stories and the classical ...