Ancient Greece gave us many things, from mythology to democracy by way of the Olympics, but if I recall my (very) old primary ...

Most scientists claim that Romans adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. The reality, however, is more complicated.

Ancient Greek sites are always must-see attractions on any European holiday, but travel expert Rick Steves says some of the ...

One of the most outstanding messengers in ancient history was Euchid, who gained fame for his journey following the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC. It is believed that he covered an impressive distance ...

Lead pollution in and around the Aegean Sea dates back to the Bronze Age and shows a strong spike associated with Roman ...

Lechaion, ancient Greece's largest seaport, was the heart of the region's commerce. A new study reveals it may be even older ...

Archaeologists have stumbled upon new evidence of a submerged ancient port in the ancient Greek city of Asini, near the ...

Walking into the ruins of an ancient tomb in southern Greece, archaeologists inadvertently joined a centuries-long tradition. The 2,400-year-old tomb had seen all manner of visitors from mourners to ...

Agrarian societies, historically reliant on favorable conditions in nature for their survival, created these rituals to ward ...