The Library of Pantainos, a significant cultural and educational institution in Roman Athens, had perhaps the earliest known inscription in the world...

The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375BC, has shaped western political thought. Greece is now known...

A cheerful and rather unconventional troupe dressed in traditional Dionysiac costumes and masks brightened a chilly February night in downtown Athens,...

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The head of a griffin from 7th century B.C. is believed to have been taken from a museum in Olympia in the 1930s and later sold on the art market.

A wine cup believed to belong to ancient Greek politician Pericles discovered in 2014 is the highlight of the Epigraphical Museum in Athens. The cup...

Park Group, also known as Ciner Holding, has decided to relocate its shipping company, Ciner Shipping to Greece. The decision has been communicated to...

Ancient Greek philosopher Chrysippus (279–206 BC) is believed to have died of laughter in a bizarre incident recorded by his contemporary historian...

Melampus, a legendary figure in ancient Greek mythology, is renowned as one of the earliest and most powerful iatromantis—a seer and healer...

We all know that the Parthenon is Greece’s most iconic monument, but imagine stumbling upon this majestic site, not amidst the ancient ruins of...