The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the ...

Sulla's ruthless campaigns in Greece, including the devastating siege of Athens, marked a turning point in Roman history.

As the most famous part of the city, the Acropolis refers to the hill in the center of the city upon which Athens' most renowned ancient monuments – including the Herod Atticus Odeon ...

Constantine Tassoulas, an advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, has been elected Greece's new president, ...

Holly D. Johnson As its name suggests, the Acropolis Museum – which resides in central Athens' Makrigianni district just below the ancient site itself – houses various archaeological findings ...

Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country’s new president ...

No visit to Athens is complete without climbing up to the Acropolis, the city’s most iconic landmark. In February, you can enjoy it without the overwhelming summer crowds. Admire the majestic ...

"We all understand that the Sculptures belong here and must return to Greece. And we should do this so that we can be proud ...

Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for ...

If you’re into antiquities, you could spend a week wandering among the ruins clustered around the Acropolis. But Athens is no historical theme park, and there are plenty of other things to do.

On the first Sunday of every month, from 1 November to 31 March, entrance to all the archaeological sites in Athens is free. Yes, even the Acropolis. Drink in the Parthenon views from the roof ...

In December, construction workers putting in natural gas pipelines near Athens found a Roman-era statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes buried upright in a brick-lined pit near the Acropolis of ...