For history lovers, its ancient ruins and museums lined with artifacts should entice—but if your idea of a getaway is one ...

The venerable auction house is unloading one-of-a-kind gold necklaces, rings, trinkets and more from ancient Greece, Rome and ...

Discover the beauty of Crete, where ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and rich culture come together. Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, hike through the stunning Samaria Gorge, or relax ...

The history of railways in Greece dates back to 1869, when the first line was built between Athens and Piraeus. The ...

More than 40,000 people protested in Athens and the northern city of Thessaloniki on Sunday, demanding justice for the ...

The formation of the United States of the Ionian Islands under British rule in Greece is a little known period of the country ...

Vital Hasson was born into the Jewish community of Salonica, Greece, a cultural capital of the Sephardic world. After World ...

Europe was an armed camp at the start of the 20th century. Among the most active arms dealers of the day was Basil Zaharoff, a shadowy figure who moved among ...

The nonprofit World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced its 2025 World Monuments Watch list. Read on for the full list. Teaser ...

Greece soccer great Mimis Domazos, who captained the Panathinaikos team at the 1971 European Cup final, has died at age 83.

Waffles are one of the oldest treats. The history of waffles goes back to ancient Greece and a type of bread called obleios ...

The discovery of a 2000-year-old headless statue from the Hellenistic period has prompted Greek police to investigate.