For ancient Greeks, every waterway was protected by nymphs. They were invariably ageless young girls who existed even before ...

In ancient Greece, kissing was not considered strictly romantic or intimate; rather, kissing was a often a greeting between ...

Widely regarded as one of the birthplaces of modern archaeological science, the DAI pioneered the transition from indiscriminate digging at archaeological sites to the systematic excavation and ...

Divers have spent decades exploring Greece's ancient Antikythera wreck. The latest expedition found relics and retrieved ...

These 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest remind us of the grandeur of Greece ...

An ancient theater in Greece opens for its final season before undergoing a 3-year restoration To tourists, it’s the ancient theater at the foot of the Acropolis ...

ATHENS, Greece — For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have ...

Well, you can. It involves learning a little ancient Greek, and getting to know that society’s approach to time. As you do, ...

For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.