The word sycophant has fascinating roots that stem from the ancient Greek fig market. Greek has influenced modern language in ...

Greek philosopher Parmenides said reality is unchanging and what we see is illusion. His ideas still challenge us today.

For the Greeks, the idea was a fluid one—a literal place and a civic ideal that allowed for democracy to flourish.

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Leinster House officials and Government Departments are pleading mystification in the strange case of a TD who received a ...

San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand’s looted Prakhon Chai hoard.

In ancient Greek religion and culture, Athena, daughter of Zeus, reigns as the patron goddess of heroic endeavors, ...

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced this week it had successfully recovered a rare trove of smuggled ...

Athens, a city steeped in history, offers a captivating journey through time. With its legendary landmarks, visitors can experience the grandeur of Ancient Greece. Each site tells a unique story, ...

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Once the political hub of ancient Athens ... Located approximately 6 miles southwest of central Athens, Piraeus features a popular flea market, as well as numerous seafood restaurants that ...