The town wears its history like a comfortable old sweater—proud but not pretentious, elegant but lived-in. Founded in 1716, ...

South Metope IV of the Parthenon is one of many sculptures from the Parthenon in Greece that have been scattered across the ...

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 ...

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You can see the Caravaggio ceiling at the evicted American princess's mansion as an extension of the artist's blockbuster ...

Over nearly six decades, this fantastically inventive artist experimented with paint, turning it into a sculptural medium.

A team of archaeologists has excavated portions of the long-lost walls and north gate of Selinunte, an influential Greek city in southwestern Sicily. The excavations offer fresh insights into the city ...

Archaeologists have uncovered city walls and a gate at the ancient Greek city of Selinunte in Italy, offering new insights ...

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

The wellness destination Euphoria Retreat provides services to heal the body and mind in the ancient fortress town of ...

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...