The Ithaca sanctuary offers tangible evidence of its former legendary King whose oceanic adventures continue to inspire films ...

Ephialtes of Trachis, whose name means "nightmare" in Greek is regarded as one of the most notorious traitors in the history of Greece.

Adonia, the Ancient Greek festival honoring Adonis, reflects rituals of death and rebirth that echo later traditions such as ...

While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering events between 1200 and 760BC. This period has traditionally been viewed as a ...

Worsening wildfires, soaring heatwaves and rising water levels have prompted Greek officials to take a closer look at ...

A newly identified papyrus reveals lost verses by ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles, shedding new light on his teachings.

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An archaeological excavation in Greece has revealed the remains of an ancient monumental building replete with marble ...

Greek archaeologists recently uncovered a trove of ancient artifacts while exploring the lost city of Tenea, which legend suggests was built some 3,000 years ago by Trojan prisoners of war. More than ...

Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop in Greece, revealing a trove of unfinished projects and other curiosities. The project was announced by Greece's Ministry of Culture in a Facebook ...