No other ancient historian has written a book so insightful on the mechanisms of war as Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War.

The history of Insurance goes back to ancient Greece as people employed insurance-like practices, predominantly within maritime contracts.

Athens is often introduced through its ancient ruins. But this city also tells another story. One shaped by grand ...

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's Acropolis Museum opened an excavation site underneath its modern building on Friday, allowing visitors for the first time to walk through an ancient Athenian neighbourhood ...

I vowed to see the Parthenon on this, my fourth visit to Athens, and my friend Cathy and I arrived a few days before our cruise and booked a tour of the Acropolis, on one of the highest hills of the ...

Worsening wildfires, soaring heatwaves and rising water levels have prompted Greek officials to take a closer look at ...

From Athens to Ithaca, a guide to journeying through classical antiquity — and enjoying a few modern comforts along the way. By Michaela Trimble While many countries still bare traces of the ancient ...

Not even four miles south of Athens lies Phaleron -- a site unknown to most tourists. A port of Athens in classical times, Phaleron also boasts one of the largest cemeteries ever excavated in Greece, ...

Greece offers a perfect mix of ancient history, stunning islands, and vibrant culture. From Athens’ iconic ruins to Santorini ...

Something unexpected happened in the summer of 2021. Suddenly, out of nowhere — and from locations near and far — everyone seemed to be heading for Athens. And why not? Whether by necessity or ...