Tourists flock to Greece for its sparkling blue waters and pristine white sand beaches, but beware of this common mistake ...

We all know the Odeon of Herodes Atticus under the Acropolis of Athens, but how many of us are aware of the dark secret of ...

While there are many more acropoleis (the plural of "acropolis") in Greece, it's this one in central Athens that garners the most attention. In fact, it's routinely referred to simply as "The ...

Renowned British actor Stephen Fry has once again advocated for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. Speaking at ...

Researchers in Athens use advanced geophysical techniques to uncover hidden tunnels and drainage systems beneath the Temple ...

Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Once you're inside the Acropolis Museum, look for the famous caryatids – a collection of marble statues that were replaced by copies on the Erechtheion for the purpose of ...

Ancient statues have also been found in trash before in other parts of Europe. In 2023, a Roman-era statuette of Venus was ...

Obviously, you can’t visit Athens without visiting the Acropolis. No matter how many ... open-air sculpture garden is a who’s who of Greece’s good and great, their graves marked with ...

On the first Sunday of every month, from 1 November to 31 March, entrance to all the archaeological sites in Athens is free. Yes, even the Acropolis ... books about Greece line the shelves ...