Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.

Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic could have been the first anarchist, satirist, or naturalist, depending on the reader's ...

In this episode of Kings and Generals’ Ancient Civilizations series, we explore primary sources to understand how Greeks viewed race and ethnicity. From Aristotle’s theories on natural slavery to ...

Examine the ancient Greek slave classes and their role in maintaining the economy. How they were represented in art and literature? How it was possible for a citizen to suffer a change of fortune and ...

iGaming content provider Play’n GO has launched its latest mythology-based slot, Rise of Orpheus, drawing on the ancient ...

Engineers believe Hadrian’s Aqueduct, which was constructed in the second century, can help the city conserve dwindling water ...

Why is it so difficult to find documentation of life in ancient Greece written by women? Examine the factors that prevented most ancient Greek women from producing art or literature — or living ...

Skip the island ferries. These design-forward mainland hotels offer mountain-meets-sea views and a slower, more rooted kind ...

Composed of three summits, Mytikas, Skolio and Stefani, Mt Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain, with 46 peaks exceeding 2000m (6562ft) and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Lush and virgin, it’s home to ...

Contemporary artists are co-opting the visual tropes of romantic rural scenes and bringing them to uncanny new ends in the ...

Crichel House, the Marten family’s former home, is a 283-year-old Grade I-listed building which stands in a vast estate ...

The nation’s preeminent museum returns a stunning collection to view.