Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

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

We rank the 14 Best Places to Visit in Greece. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

The gold and silver mines of ancient Greece produced the metals needed to forge empires and lay the foundations of Western ...

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

Millions of people have explored ancient Greece's golden ratio, a magical number that has fascinated experts and amateurs for ...

Each year on March 25, Greeks worldwide celebrate Greek Independence Day, marking the 204th anniversary of the 1821 uprising ...

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

Aquamarine waters, delicious cuisine, white-sand beaches and a rich history: Greece has long been a dream holiday destination ...

An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, was repatriated to Greece from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of ...

An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia ...

From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own distinct character. Here are the best Greek islands to visit. There’s a Greek ...