Themistocles

The life of the great Athenian general Themistocles is fairly well known, as the low-born leader was lauded even in his time for his brilliance in the battles against the Persians at Salamis and Marathon.

New research from the Academy of Athens argues that the Greeks actually chose Salamis after studying the area's climactic conditions.

The new temporary exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum, titled "Glorious Victories: Between Myth and History" is part of the celebratory program for the 2,500-year anniversary of the Battle of Thermopylae and the Naval Battle of Salamis. The major new...

The truth is sometimes a difficult thing to be absolutely sure of when looking back on events which transpired in the glory days of ancient Greece. And this can be quite maddening to historians, who would give anything in...

Laurion, Greece, which lies approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Athens between Thoricus and Sounion, was famous in ancient times for its productive mines. Silver, copper, lead and even rare metals have been mined there since the Late...

A town named Salamina, located deep in the mountains of Colombia, has surprising ties to Ancient Greece, taking its name from the sea battle of Salamina in 480 BC. The picturesque city of Salamina is located in the Caldas area...

Unknown perpetrators spray-painted football slogans on the remains of the famous Athenian "Long Walls," inspired originally by Athenian politician and general Themistocles and built after Xerxes' invasion of Greece (480-479) in order to connect Athens to its ports at Piraeus and...

The first photos from "300: Rise of an Empire" have been released, featuring Sullivan Stapleton as Themistocles as well as a battle scene shot. The sequel to the Spartan battle epic "300" centers on the Greek general and his fight against the...

Some 2,500 years ago a naval battle took place in September (although the exact date remains unknown) in the straits between the Greek mainland and Salamis, an island in the Saronic Gulf near Athens. The battle of Salamis changed...