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 ...

London is not only the capital of Great Britain, but also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. This ...

During spring break, two newly minted travel courses brought students to Greece and the Galapagos with the help of donor funding.

For decades, Greek authorities have been arguing for the permanent return of the so-called Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. These include about half of the surviving fragments of ...

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The proposal to create high-quality replicas could serve as a compromise, allowing the British Museum to retain a display ...

One simple mistake could cost unsuspecting tourists £752 when visiting one of Europe’s most popular landmarks. In Greece, hefty fines are in place at ancient monuments such as the Acropolis ...

Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marvelling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — ...

For decades, Greek authorities have been arguing for the permanent return of the so-called Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. These include about half of the surviving ...