A new exhibition in Athens uses art and antiquities from the Cyclades islands to reveal the experiences of ancient Greek ...

Athens, the cradle of Western civilization, offers much more than its iconic landmarks. Beyond the Parthenon and Acropolis, uncover hidden gems that bring history and modern life together. Wander ...

Estimating the population of Ancient Greece is a complex task due to the lack of accurate historical records and the different time periods.

Edward “Ted” James Champlin, the Cotsen Professor in the Humanities, Emeritus, and professor of classics, emeritus, died of ...

Sculpture was one of the most important art forms in ancient Greece. The materials, techniques, and themes were developed ...

Museums can trace their origins to ancient times, where items were displayed by the ruling class. The word museum has ...

Greece is proceeding with the restoration and maintenance of the acropolis of ancient Pelinna, an ancient Greek city-state of ...

The statue, now known as the Halsted Athena, portrays the goddess wearing a warrior’s helmet, her hand extended outward as if ...

Though much of her life is shrouded in mystery, Campaspe’s influence on Alexander is noted by ancient writers, with some sources suggesting that she may have ...

Compelling and comprehensive, this book may nonetheless be an uphill climb for lay readers with little more than a basic ...

Classical art dates back to ancient Greece and Rome and typically depicts themes like patriotism and self-sacrifice. However, ...

Historian Roel Konijnendijk reviews examples of ancient battles in "Gladiator II," "The Lord of the Rings," and "House of the ...