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 ...

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

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

The Acropolis is a massive archaeological site brimming with the artistic monuments and wonders of ancient Greece. Here are ...

Michael Raysses on his collection of 32 essays that reflect his upbringing in the Region: “I think you'll hear a voice that ...

The various levels of the Celestyal Crystal are named after Greek gods and goddesses; from Athena on deck 2 up to Zeus on ...

From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own distinct ...

Foretelling the future in Greece used to involve an arduous journey to Delphi, the purchase of an over-priced goat from the farm outside the temple, some elementary butchery, and plenty of wailing.

Days after an Israeli tourist's gang-rape near World Heritage site of Hampi in Karnataka, the police have increased night patrolling and launched raids on hotels, assuring better security amid a ...

The opening date for a new Greek restaurant in the former Boots store on Liverpool's Castle Street has been revealed. Zeus Taverna will open its doors on 3 April, promising a world inspired by the ...

Alice Roberts, a prominent English archaeologist, has voiced strong support for the permanent return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, noting a shift in British public sentiment. Speaking on ...