The Acropolis of Athens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the world’s most renowned ancient ruins. Located on a holy ...

The Battle of Gaugamela, which took place on Oct. 1, 331 BC, is known for Alexander the Great's conquest of Darius III’s ...

Known as the first mechanical computer in the world, the Antikythera Mechanism was found in a shipwreck off the island of Antikythera in Greece. The Antikythera Mechanism ... Written on the skin of a ...

One of ancient Greece's most hallowed sites has been found thanks to a determined Swiss archaeologist, a chatty local, and a ...

Explore the charming cities of Greece. Discover ancient history, beautiful beaches, and vibrant nightlife in these must-visit ...

In 1908, an archaeologist in Crete discovered a small clay disk bearing unknown symbols. Now known as the Phaistos disk, it ...

Greek cuisine is among the greatest in the world, and this gorgeous island has some of the best food there. A visit provides ...

This restaurant could not have a a truer name: sitting on Jones Bay Wharf over the serene waters of Pyrmont Bay, star-lit sky ...

The centuries-old remains at Notre Dame have been identified as Joachim du Bellay, a French Renaissance poet who died at age ...