Many tourists see Athens as a launching pad for visiting the beaches and cute whitewashed buildings of the Greek islands. And the Aegean archipelago can be a great escape, especially during the nation's current economic crisis. Full story
The bone of a large extinct creature, once treasured by the ancient Greeks, has finally found a permanent home in England. Full story
Got 48 hours to explore Athens? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors get the most from a short visit to the cradle of democracy. Full story
Greek archaeologists have uncovered an ancient skeleton covered with gold in a grave on the southern island of Crete. Full story
The ancient Greeks probably saw Halley's comet streak past in 466 B.C., pushing the earliest documented observation of the comet back by more than 200 years, a new study has found. Full story
To the ancient Greeks the moon was an object of reverent admiration, but even today Earth's nearest neighbors pulls on the heartstrings of skywatchers. Full story
Sheep graze at the ancient Greek and Roman ruined city of Cyrene in modern-day Shahaat, eastern Libya March 26, 2011. Founded in 4th century BC by Greeks and later Romanised, Cyrene was one of the principal cities in the Hellenic world. Near Cyrene, one of the most important cities of the Hellenic w
EGEE | Reviving Ancient SoundsThe epigonion was played in ancient Greece but actual samples of the instrument has not been recovered. Researchers have recreated the sound of the instrument using illustrations like these and fragments found in archaeological digs.
Getty Images | Athens TodayA photo of Athens and the Acropolis. In ancient Greece, homes often doubled as brothels and drinking establishments, suggests new archaeological research.
