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One of the ancient submerged cities in the Mediterranean is found in Greece. Stories of submerged cities are as fascinating ...
There's always been a deep-seated rejection of monarchy in Greece, favoring accountable, accessible leaders over distant, ...
This article presents five submerged cities from the ancient world that are being brought ... excavation of Pavlopetri in cooperation with the Greek Ministry of Culture. Since the 1960s ...
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What Was the Polis?
For the Greeks, the idea was a fluid one—a literal place and a civic ideal that allowed for democracy to flourish.
Although Athens is also one of Europe's oldest cities (and an underrated spot for a perfect ancient Greek getaway), Larissa can offer many comparable experiences without all the crowds of the capital.
As ancient as Greece might be, it’s a country that’s always looking ahead. With a slew of exciting hotel openings and the ...
The largest ancient cities offer more than just remnants of stone, but they tell the story of humanity's ambition. Discover them here.
In the hills of southern Etruria, in what is now northern Lazio (Italy), lived the enigmatic Falisci (in Faliscan language ...
Amazons, werewolves and unnamed traders: historian Owen Rees uncovers the lives hidden at the edges of ancient empires – and ...
"From the 4th century BC, [Greek] cities built large complexes with running ... So far, the school in Agrigento is the only ancient structure in the western Mediterranean that offered a large ...
Athens is one of Europe’s most walkable cities, but the rooftop pool at this polished oasis will make you want to swim ...