The Athenian Acropolis is more than a collection of famous ruins; it is a sacred landscape shaped by power, religion, and memory. A walk across its temples and monuments reveals why this hill became ...

After years of anticipation, 'The Odyssey' is finally coming to theaters in a few short weeks. We break down the mammoth cast ...

At the Battle of Sepeia in 494 BC, Sparta’s King Cleomenes burned Argos’ Sacred Grove, killing 6,000 soldiers in a ruthless ...

Scientists use ancient tree rings and radiocarbon dating to date the Agios Vasileios palace, uncovering new details of its ...

A “Strawberry Moon' rose behind the ancient Temple of Poseidon on Greece’s southern coast on Tuesday (June 30), casting a ...

The agricultural economy was the backbone of wealth in ancient Greece. Food brought people together, whether in smaller groups at a wine-drinking symposium or the entire community in a sacrificial ...

Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Greece by Dr Emily Hauser and comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe to learn about the epic poems the Iliad and Odyssey. Copyright 2026 BBC. All rights reserved. The ...

A newly discovered spider from Australia uses its silk to craft a spring-loaded, cone-shaped death trap that catapults its ...

A fascinating exploration of Knossos the ancient Minoan palace of Crete blending mythology archaeology and modern reconstruction showing how the legendary site connected to King Minos and the Minotaur ...

You’re on your way to the trip of a lifetime in Greece! But first, you’ve got to pack everything you need for several days in a foreign country. This isn’t exactly the fun part of the trip… But don’t ...