The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of ...

On Kea, a small Greek island just a short ferry ride from Athens, local traditions sit side by side with the latest in luxury ...

Ancient Greek history is full of the names of great minds: philosophers, scientists, statesmen, generals, historians and ...

Overall, “Lysistrata” is an empty comedy. Satirical elements regarding the power imbalance between men and women in ancient ...

Related: 10 Best Greece Cruises, According to Travel Experts ... one of the island’s ancient city-states. As I crested the hill, its two temples and brilliantly restored amphitheater appeared ...

The agoras of the ancient Greek city-states were open areas for people to assemble for everything from political gatherings to public debates. Ancient Agora is the most popular of its kind ...

As some of you may be aware, part of my education in college was achieving a major in history — for all the good it’s done me over the years. A story I tell often is one day the colorful and clearly ...

Ever dreamed of wandering through the footsteps of knights, exploring medieval castles and basking in the Mediterranean sun? Welcome to Rhodes! This Greek island isn’t just about golden beaches and ...

None of the city-states in Greece had such large standing armies. Nor did they foresee that Philip would use his military, along with cunning diplomacy and seven strategic marriages, to bring ...

Military alliances are interstate political agreements signed to achieve common defense. They have existed since Antiquity ...