An ancient Greek lekythos (oil flask) is repatriated to Greece from the United States after the museum where it was displayed decided to...

A marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus in ancient Greek mythology, along with statue fragments of ancient Greek deities Eros, Aphrodite,...

Pyrrhichios was the ancient Greek war dance that originated from the mythical Couretes deities, who danced to save the newborn Zeus from the hands of...

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

Male beauty and strength were highly valued by the ancient Greeks, as evidenced by sculptures and other works of art, and were celebrated at a special...

The ancient Greek god Momus (Μώμος) was the personification of mockery and sharp criticism, provoking Zeus to the point of kicking him out of...

Organisers hope that this year’s Mother Goddess festival in the Hạ, Thượng and Ỷ La temples will, with unique customs and colourful...

Archaeologists have uncovered a little-known aspect of ancient art: Greek and Roman statues were not just painted and adorned but also perfumed. A...

ATHENS, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- An ancient Greek artifact has been returned to its homeland following a repatriation ceremony at the Greek embassy in...

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...