Several of the most influential Greek philosophers and thinkers are portrayed in Raphael's masterpiece the School of Athens ...

Ancient Greek trireme warships, which had three banks of oarsmen, were so effective that they enabled the rise of Athens as a ...

The largest of the Ionian islands, Kefalonia is a kaleidoscope of colour: pink bougainvillea drapes over pastel-painted ...

For over three millennia, this ancient Greek grape has survived harsh island conditions in the southern Aegean Sea. Now, it’s ...

Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop on Paros, Greece, revealing unfinished sculptures and intriguing ...

Greece is a land where ancient history, dazzling landscapes, and vibrant culture blend into one unforgettable travel experience. In this ultimate travel guide, we take you on a breathtaking journey ...

The civilization was known for sophisticated urban centers, ceremonial platforms, cliffside burial structures, and ...

Initial reports that the centuries-old St. Catherine's Monastery would be closed were denied, but Orthodox leaders remain ...

Nestled in the Sinai mountains, the ancient St Catherine's Monastery has been the centre of recent tensions after an Egyptian ...

Alexander had a love-hate relationship with his father, King Philip II of Macedonia. While at times he appeared to be the ...

ISTANBUL (RNS) — As news filtered out of Egypt on Thursday (May 29) that a court ruling had called for nationalizing an ancient Orthodox ... which is inhabited by Greek Orthodox monks in Egypt ...