For thousands of years sirens have lured sailors, haunted coastlines—and shapeshifted through myth and media. Here's how they ...

Many people know the rich and legendary history of Greece. However, who knew that the ancient Greeks originated from numerous ...

We all know the Odeon of Herodes Atticus under the Acropolis of Athens, but how many of us are aware of the dark secret of ...

In the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Study (PIIRS) Global Seminar “Athens Now: Culture and Politics in the Urban Space,” students experienced the Greek capital’s thriving cultural ...

With the capital's reservoirs approaching historic lows, officials are turning to ancient engineering to conserve potable ...

The Agora of Ancient Athens is a 30-acre outdoor archeological site. ... social, religious, and cultural hub. While its origins as a burial and habitation site trace back to 3,000 BCE, ...

Situated at the base of the Acropolis, these streets are a timeless blend of old-world Athens with modern-day Greek culture. Discover Ancient Greek Ruins at the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Everyday citizens became the judges of an ancient prize for drama that challenged popular opinion and rewarded subtlety and intelligence. It was an experiment that shaped not just the theatre, but ...

Mykonos and Santorini are just the start. If you want to know which Greek Islands to visit next, you need to dig deeper.

Political scientist Josiah Ober argues that the successes of ancient Greek democracy can serve as a model for the democratic governments of today. But it may not be easy to apply ancient lessons ...

What’s truly amazing about Athens is it gives visitors a seamless blend of modern life and an intimate connection with its epic past. The Acropolis opens at 9 A.M., but I recommend arriving 30 ...

The Greek Culture Ministry said that the head, one of many that served as street markers in ancient Athens, was found Friday and appears to be from around 300 B.C.