Western civilization arose in Greece in the 8th century BC, when some 1,500 city-states emerged from a murky, illiterate 400-year-old Dark Age.

Sitting at the café of the Technopolis cultural center in downtown Athens, cigarillo in hand, Antonis Kafetzopoulos, one of Greece's best-known actors, gives a quick digested history of Greece's ...

Greece, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, has emerged as a top destination for travelers seeking diverse experiences. From the historical ruins of Athens to the pristine ...

Last year Greeks celebrated the bicentenary of the start of their war of independence from the Ottoman empire, in 1821. This year, they commemorate a very different event: the centenary of Greece’s ...

Social media users praised the scene in the viral clip, with one saying "it's like shopping and sightseeing" at same time.

An English-language course from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens promises a hands-on experience for students to make sense of the past International students have a unique ...

As negotiations inch along between the Syriza government and Greece’s international creditors, the blame for the nation’s looming financial collapse would seem to rest entirely on the shoulders of ...

Its failure to make a $1.73 billion payment to the International Monetary Fund by June 30 makes Greece the first developed country in history to default to the IMF. It could also mark the beginning of ...

A view of the Greek island Hydra. James Burke / Time Life Pictures / Getty Images While it seems tiny and low-key, overachieving Hydra holds a privileged place in Greek history. The fate of Hydriots ...