The ecumenical "donation" by the Vatican furthers a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of ...

There are many mysteries concerning the ancient Greek world, including the identity of some of its most illustrious members ...

If Athens is a short stop on your Greece itinerary, don’t worry. This two-day planner contains everything you need to see and ...

When the Parthenon was completed in 432 B.C.E., it epitomized the height of Greek architecture—its ... The Hunt explores art and ancient relics that are—alas!—lost to time.

Ancient Greek history is full of the names of great minds: philosophers, scientists, statesmen, generals, historians and ...

The Parthenon stands as an enduring symbol ... Imagine sitting on its stone seats, listening to the music of ancient times, ...

While there are many more acropoleis (the plural of "acropolis") in Greece, it's this one in central Athens that garners ... 5th century BC , including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike ...

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to ... We marvel at the timeless Acropolis, perfect Parthenon, and Golden Age theaters. And we watch as art evolves from stiff ...

Since April 1, tickets for many historical sites in Greece have become up to 50% more expensive, with the entrance fee to the ...

For decades, Greek authorities have been arguing for the permanent return of the so-called Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. These include about half of the surviving fragments of ...

This stunning city has been named one of the favourites for British tourists - and now is the perfect season to visit.

Also tucked away along Plaka's winding streets are popular sites like the 4th-century Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Ancient Agora and the Museum of Greek Folk Art. Accessible via metro lines 1 ...