Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

The Spartan army clash with the Thebans and general Epaminondas at the Leuctra battlefield signified the end of Sparta's ...

Examine the ancient Greek slave classes and their role in maintaining the economy. How they were represented in art and ...

In a startling development, archaeologists say these mysterious skeletons are the father and son of this legendary ruler.

So, literally the centre of the ancient universe. People would travel from all over Greece to consult the oracle on issues such as marriage, business, philosophy, politics, and even military strategy.

Was the Byzantine Empire a continuation of Ancient Greece, or something entirely new? In this video, we trace the Hellenization of the Eastern Roman Empire—from language shifts and classical education ...

An archaeological dig in eastern France revealed the remnants of a five-foot-high equestrian statue that likely overlooked a ...

This is the fourth installment of Edmonds resident Nathaniel Brown’s recent travels to Greece. You can read part 1 here, part ...

The European Union ’s commissioner for migration says Europe will take a “firm” approach with authorities in Libya following ...

Regular readers might recall my column six weeks ago was autobiographical, covering my primary and secondary school years. My ...

On May 22, 2025, the government of the United Kingdom signed the much-discussed treaty transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, which included a lease agreement for the ...

Stroll through Ancient Thera and you'll find the remains of ancient religious sites, a theater, old city administrative buildings and even a gym for military trainees.