Robin Waterfield’s new translation of Thucydides’ “The History of the Peloponnesian War” offers clarity but little ...

Did the ancient Greek soldier Pheidippides actually run the distance from Athens to Sparta and back -- not just from Marathon ...

Discover the life and legacy of Lycurgus, Sparta's legendary lawgiver, whose reforms forged a society of equality and military discipline.

Small European states now seek protection through deeper EU ties amid growing global power rivalries. The latest example is ...

Odysseus: In Greek mythology, Odysseus is a character in The Iliad and the main protagonist of The Odyssey. Petros: Rock, ...

The myth-drenched locale, one of the least explored parts of Greece, has been featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Places ...

In the Peloponnese, you’ll find quieter, pristine spots like Voidokilia Beach – a quaint bay with soft sand in Messinia, in the southwest of the region. Now, to secure your seclusion, you do have to ...

Political scientist says President Javier MIlei’s alignment with the United States is a high-risk gambit: “If it works out, it’s the goal of the year.” ...

For thousands of years, Greeks have been divided among themselves. From civil wars during the 1821 Revolution and the early ...

The Tarheel State is a vibrant and diverse place with a little slice of paradise for everyone to enjoy, whether you prefer ...

Step through the gates of Olympus and you meet a reality far more exacting than myth: stone fatigue, seismic stress, polluted ...