The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the Parthenon?

The discovery might illuminate the link between the blue pigment's ancient Egyptian roots and its rediscovery by Renaissance ...

The issue of who was considered Greek during the era of ancient Greece has been a matter of broad scholarly debate for ...

A deeper look into the development of ancient Greek art and sculpture through time, covering various styles, forms and ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years ...

The Central Archaeological Council approved among others the reports on stabilizing and restoring ancient ... folder Greece has submitted for a serial registration of Minoan palaces on UNESCO's ...

The ancient palace runs on seasonal hours and admission is €6 EUR for adults, but for €10 EUR you can get into both the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Knossos ...

Now fully restored, the palace and grounds feature statues of famous Greek mythological figures like Zeus, Hera and Achilles – which the palace is named after. Inside, you'll find ceiling ...

Discoveries of ancient artifacts are relatively common in Greece, often unearthed during construction projects. A headless statue believed to be 2,000 years old has been found inside a black ...