Archaeologists have discovered a surprising field of ancient shipwrecks underwater near an ancient Greek city in Libya.

While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

Ancient Greek monuments, from the Parthenon to Olympia, which have stood for 2,500 years, are under threat from extreme ...

A newly identified papyrus reveals lost verses by ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles, shedding new light on his teachings.

While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering events between 1200 and 760BC. This period has traditionally been viewed as a ...

Through a lens of advanced technology, researchers have finally unmasked the enduring architectural and economic heartbeat of ...

Newly discovered verses of Empedocles provide original insight into his philosophy and influence on later thinkers, reshaping ...

The Eleusinian Mysteries were secret religious rites in ancient Greece honoring the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone, and aimed to remove the fear of death. The ceremonies included days of ...

Greek archaeologists recently uncovered a trove of ancient artifacts while exploring the lost city of Tenea, which legend suggests was built some 3,000 years ago by Trojan prisoners of war. More than ...

Some Roman emperors reshaped ancient Greece by rebuilding cities, supporting its culture, and granting limited autonomy.