Europe and Russia's shifting stances during the Greek War of Independence and their influential roles in the conflict's ...

So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of ...

The first Greek Independence Day Parade in Chicago was held in 1965 — not in Greektown, but right in the Loop, along State ...

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

For hundreds of years experts have been trying to find answers as to how the great Minoan civilization of Crete came to an ...

Explore the inspiring story of Greece’s 1821 War of Independence, highlighting heroes like Ypsilantis and Byron ...

Ancient Greek sites are always must-see attractions on any European holiday, but travel expert Rick Steves says some of the ...

This story appears in the November/December 2016 issue of National Geographic History magazine. Sparta’s enemies, when facing the intimidating Spartan forces, would see a wall of shields ...

Although they kept Latin names and images, the links between Roman and Greek gods gradually came together ... with temples and coins. As the Empire expanded, it took control of new countries ...