Dating back to 1400 BC, the Oracle of Delphi was the most important shrine in all Greece, and in theory all Greeks respected its independence. Built around a sacred spring, Delphi was considered ...

Tourism was widespread in ancient Greece, largely driven by the major sporting events of the Panhellenic Games held at Olympia, Delphi, Isthmia, and Nemea. Thousands from all over Greece and the Greek ...

Image caption, Ancient Greek ruins of the Temple of Apollo and theatre in the ancient town of Delphi. Most people lived ... Suntans weren't cool in ancient Greece, so women put white lead on ...

The Daphni Monastery in Athens is one of the greatest Byzantine masterpieces and an example of architecture and religious ...

Ancient Greece thrived with city-states like Athens and Sparta, which played key roles in shaping Western culture. Landmarks like the Acropolis, Delphi, and Olympia highlight Greece’s achievements.