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

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

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

Elon Musk announces the formation of 'The America Party' to disrupt the uniparty system, drawing inspiration from the Greek ...

Sparta was one of the most powerful city-states in antiquity. The ancient capital of the Laconia district of the southeastern ...

BC, dawned heavy with the anticipation of battle. On the plains of Mantinea, the fate of the Greek world hung in the balance.

Lead a Greek army, rebuild your kingdom, and battle Persian invaders in The Last King, an open world RPG launching August 1, ...

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

An international research team has published a new study on one of the oldest known sites for the processing of animal meat ...

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

The C-130 Hercules still uses propeller engines because they suit the plane's usual tasks, which are short-haul, low-speed, ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have ...