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Thebes, the historical city of Boeotia, is one of the ancient Greek cities that has survived through the centuries with its rich legacy intact.  

They call it the "Parthenon of the Peloponnese." The columned temple of Apollo Epicurius is as beautiful as the Parthenon in Athens, as it rises within...

While beauty contests such as Miss Universe and Miss America may seem like thoroughly modern inventions, their roots can actually be found in ancient...

A Greek Air Force pilot was killed on Wednesday when his training jet crashed in the countryside near the southern town of Kalamata, Greece. The...

Thirty years ago, Brazilian scientists started looking into an interesting outcome of getting bitten by a banana spider: the venom caused people to experience...

The most long awaited re-opening is that of Greece's National Gallery, which houses countless masterpieces of Greek art.

Located in the Ionian sea, Lefkada is a stunning island, even by Greek standards. It connects to the mainland by a small bridge and...

Greece has amazing destinations for Christmas. Although it is globally known for its warm, sunny summers, white sand beaches, and crystal-clear waters, the country...

Winter in Greece can be magical! Although Greece is most often thought of as a summer travel destination, the country is incredibly beautiful during...

Thorikos, north of the ancient mining town of Lavrio, is an an archaeological site where the oldest known theater in existence still stands.