Researchers believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great's troops fought the Battle of the Granicus.

The chamber holds a stone coffin engraved with the physician’s name and titles, which include "director of medicinal plants" and "chief dentist" Sonja Anderson Piece by piece, experts carefully ...

The three main architectural styles used for temples and other formal public buildings in ancient Greece were the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian classical orders. The three orders were first described by ...

Intricate linen masks were central to theater performances in ancient Greece. Credit: Carole Raddato, CC BY-SA 2.0 One of the most enduring art forms from ancient Greece is that of theater. Greek ...

By Niki Kitsantonis Reporting from Athens Greeks smoke more than most other Europeans, and even 14 years after Greece banned smoking in indoor public places, it is not uncommon to see people light ...

Athens (Photo by Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) These divine twins, and master archers, were among the most beloved of the Greek pantheon, in contrast to Ares. This ...

The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome brought a new level of sophistication ... to its enduring appeal and cultural significance. From ancient amulets to modern masterpieces, each piece tells ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Prince Philippos, left, Prince Pavlos, center, and Prince Nikolaos, right, sons of former king of Greece ...

Athens, Greece – In a landmark repatriation effort, Greece returned 1,055 ancient coins to Turkey after they were confiscated at the Kipi border crossing in July 2019. The coins, dating from the 5th ...

The holiday's popularity has surged in modern times, but its origins date back to the turbulent centuries following the death of Alexander the Great, the ancient ... spread of Greek art ...