More than 2,000 years ago, Greek artisans built a compact machine of interlocking gears that could track the heavens with a ...

The origins of ancient Greek city names like Athens and Olympia reflect mythology, history, and the development of Greek ...

Ancient Greek athletes fought in brutal contests of the ancient Olympics, where sacred honor and civic pride shaped modern ...

Choosing the best country for first-time travel depends on personal interests, budget, and comfort level, though several destinations are consistently recommended for their welcoming atmosphere, ease ...

Greece is often described as the cradle of Western civilization, has a legacy that no one can ignore. And much of it is visible in its ruins or the places that are so ancient that any traveller will ...

Divers exploring the centuries-old Antikythera wreck retrieved intact pieces of the ship and found artifacts that shed light on life aboard the craft. The Antikythera shipwreck dates back to the first ...

When a section of road in eastern Cyprus collapsed, officials looked into the gaping hole and were surprised to find a long-forgotten ancient tomb. Excavations revealed the roughly 2,000-year-old ...

University of Cincinnati researchers Jack Davis and Sharon Stocker, here in front of the Colosseum, co-directed excavations at Pylos, Greece, that are shedding light on Myceneaan civilization. Their ...

In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology. Cecilie Brøns, who ...

As far back as the 8th century B.C.E., the city of Corinth served as the beating heart of the Mediterranean’s commerce. Lechaion, its sea port, was at the very core of its success. A new study has ...