The so-called Ionian Revolt was the beginning of a series of events and war reprisals between Ancient Greeks and Persians.

In 480 BC, Persian forces led by King Xerxes I burned down the city of Athens, as well as the Acropolis, in what is called “the Persian Destruction of Athens.” The destruction of the great city took ...

The Parthenon The Parthenon stands as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and its democratic ideals. Perched majestically on the Acropolis hill, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the ...

I spent four days in Athens, Greece, while traveling around Europe. Stumbling upon the National Garden was such a treat, and ...

Greece's culture ministry has declined a request by the Greek director of the Oscar-winning "Poor Things" to film at the ...

Holly D. Johnson As its name suggests, the Acropolis Museum – which resides in central Athens' Makrigianni district just below the ancient site itself – houses various archaeological findings ...

Experience a mix of adventure, culinary pleasure and religious tradition in the quieter city during these special days ...

As a new hotel opens in the ancient city’s Bohemian heart, the Greek capital is back to being a tourist drawcard.

Lanthimos’ new film, Bugonia, set for release in November 2025, is a remake of the 2003 Korean cult film Save the Green ...

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Greece has announced a $27 billion defense overhaul focused on high-tech warfare, including AI-powered missile systems, ...