The origin of democracy, theatre and theoretical mathematics, where poets and philosophers met in the agora ... Greece, we need to acknowledge that many of its achievements were the result of slave ...

Cimon was a statesman and general who died conquering the Persians in Cyprus, but his men abandoned the siege to give him a proper burial.

Greece and Italy Strengthen Cultural Ties with Return of Ancient Coins Greece and Italy strengthen cultural ties with the ...

People know they’re welcome, even without an invitation, so they just come. Locals, foreigners—everyone,” Dakis Joannou told ...

The Kritios Boy, a statue displayed at the Acropolis Museum is one of the most important works of ancient Greek art.

A couple take a selfie on Aeropagous Hill with the ancient Agora temple of Ifestos in the background, in Athens, Friday, June ...

It's one of the oldest cities in the world, but it's also modern, vibrant and packed with beautiful architecture.

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Other must-see sites include the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Panathenaic Stadium, which hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896. Away from the ruins, Athens has a lively side.

The rich legacy of ancient Greek sport beyond the ... The Olympic Games immediately spring to mind when people think about sport in ancient Greece. ... (Agora Museum [Athens], inv. no. S399).

Agora of Ancient Athens. The Agora of Ancient Athens is a 30-acre outdoor archeological site. Visitors can freely walk around the area, similar to a city park strewn with ancient semi-intact ...