Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have arrested six people allegedly involved in an antiquities smuggling operation ...

The logo of Italian luxury fashion house Versace features Medusa, a figure from Greek mythology. Gianni Versace, the brand’s ...

While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

Identifying the ancient temple, which has served as a church ... It was commissioned by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I and designed by two Greek architects and mathematicians, Isidore of ...

Embarking on a journey to explore the historical and spiritual landscapes of the ancient world can be a transformative experience. One such journey that has captured the interest of many is the ...

Taormina is the ultimate postcard Italian town. Clinging to a rugged hill overlooking the Ionian Sea, it attracted pioneering ...

In ancient Greece, education wasn’t limited to the mind — it included the body as well. Physical fitness and scholarly pursuits went hand-in-hand, a principle reflected in the number of gymnasiums ...

After a century-long wait, an excavation has finally revealed the only ancient theatre on Greece's Ionian Islands. Ancient Lefkada’s theatre was first discovered in 1901, but it took until now ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, carved into ...

Soar over the ancient temples of Greece with this breathtaking drone footage. Experience the majestic Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the historic ruins that tell the story of a grand ...

Perched on a hillside on Lefkada, an island off the west coast of Greece, the structure has been ... began around the 4th century B.C.E., when ancient Lefkada was experiencing economic prosperity.