This article follows our family as we visit the Ancient Agora of Athens. Plus, learn about the history of this iconic ...

For the Ancient Greeks, beards signaled age, status, and virtue, turning these into symbols of masculinity, honor, and social control.

There is an art to rivalry. Mastering its rules has, since ancient times, shaped cultural history over millennia.

Archaeologists working in western Asia Minor say they have mapped a dense constellation of 483 ancient settlements that once ...

During the Bronze Age, two important civilizations emerged in Greece: the Minoans and, later, the Mycenaeans. These ancient peoples were among the earliest of the so-called “high cultures” of Europe: ...

For thousands of years, the pomegranate has been an important food and medicine not only in Greece, but also in many other ...

The following list offers required readings and choices for the M.A. in Classical Antiquity, Special Field examination in Greek History. Students are expected to consult with an advisor and finalize a ...

Professor Joel Christensen is the chair in the department of Classical Studies at Brandeis University. This article originally appeared on The Conversation. The official count of Americans lost to ...