Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

YOTELPAD Athens follows the successful opening of YOTELPAD London Stratford and precedes a wave of new extended-stay ...

Widely regarded as one of the birthplaces of modern archaeological science, the DAI pioneered the transition from indiscriminate digging at archaeological sites to the systematic excavation and ...

Solon's laws in ancient Athens protected slaves' rights, revealing a unique approach to slavery in the society of the Athenians.

For generations, Americans have surrounded themselves with the symbols of ancient Greece and Rome: marble columns, laurel ...

Temperatures in Athens on Tuesday reached 107 degrees Fahrenheit in the second major heat wave that affected much of the ...

Memories of a long ago trip to Greece and an aging author who gave its myths life still speak to many elders who recognize ...

The Acropolis closed temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city of Athens was shutting from 13:00-17:00 local time (10:00-14:00 GMT), ...

Athens has been forced to close the Acropolis as Greece is scorched by a 42C heatwave that has all but brought the nation to its knees. A combination of high temperatures and winds has started a ...

For generations, Americans have surrounded themselves with the symbols of ancient Greece and Rome: marble columns, laurel wreaths, Roman eagles, and the fasces. These icons, carved into our government ...

"Onward to Athens!" Freestyle Digital Media has debuted a trailer for the indie film A Spartan Dream, or just Spartan Dream, described as a fun "romantic fantasy comedy where history, myth, and love ...

Letter accuses British Museum of 'covert' talks with Greece and warns trustees could face legal challenge if negotiations ...