Two American tourists were injured in a knife attack near Athens’ Acropolis on Tuesday, with police arresting the suspect shortly after the incident.
The attack occurred near the southern entrance of the Acropolis archaeological site, close to the Acropolis Museum,...
Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy developed in the world. It was called demokratia (δημοκρατία), literally meaning "rule by the people."
Cleisthenes was the Athenian lawgiver credited with the constitutional reforms which laid the foundations for...
The cult of the ancient Greek goddess Athena gave some women of Athens liberties that extended past the roles of mother and homemaker. The life of Athenian women—like women in most towns throughout Ancient Greece—was largely restricted to the...
Greece is offering a profound encounter with history as the Acropolis has opened its gates exclusively to ultra-small groups of one to five people, granting private access during hours when the archaeological site is closed to the general public....
Greece’s tourism sector entered the summer season with strong momentum, as travel revenue rose sharply in the first four months of 2026 and April receipts exceeded €1.1 billion ($1.26 billion).
According to the latest Bank of Greece data, travel receipts...
The Kritios Boy, a statue displayed at the Acropolis Museum is one of the most important works of ancient Greek art and the most characteristic of the so-called "Severe Style."
The statue’s torso was found in 1865 to 1866 southeast...
The interaction between the polytheistic beliefs of ancient Greece and the subsequent emergence of Christianity stands as a pivotal chapter in history. The shift from one religious framework to another was marked by considerable challenges, often involving intense clashes,...
The Acropolis' Parthenon stands as an architectural marvel and a testament to ancient Greek brilliance. One of the main elements contributing to its enduring beauty is the intentional optical illusions designed by its architects, creating the illusion of perfection...
