What if the gods actually ‘eat’ the food you offer them? Not just symbolically — but physically, as though the divine hand ...

And it was thus as much a temple to Athens and the Athenians as it was to their patron goddess, Athena herself. Because it played such a crucial role in the Athenians' construction of themselves ...

Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...

The Temple of Victory with the surrounding area. The title, photographer's name, and series number 1643 are printed at the bottom. The number at bottom center is unreadable. The photograph has been ...

While only 15 of the original 104 columns of the temple are still standing, this landmark is one of the most common associated with Athens and worth a look and a few photos. Visitors to the Temple ...

The League of Corinth was an initiative of King Philip II of Macedon to unite all Greek city-states against the Persian ...

THE pretty Greek island of Aegina is the perfect Athens add-on, says writer . As Aegina Town comes into view from the top ...

Wander through history as you visit the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. Arrive early or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds and enjoy breathtaking views of Athens. Just a ...

According to the Ministry of Culture they removed marble fragments from the paving of the ancient temple which the anarchists ...

One of central Athens' best preserved ruins is the Temple of Hephaestus. Nestled within Ancient Agora, this site was built between 460 and 420 B.C. and once served as a Christian church.

The island of Aegina, only seventeen miles from Athens, is a gem of the Saronic Gulf which enchants visitors with its history and beauty.

The Erechtheion, a temple to Athena, occupies the most sacred ground on Athens’s Acropolis. Ancient Greeks held festivals, sacrifices, games, and religious processions at the site; today it’s ...