At the time, athletes received silver medals for winning first place. The Olympics didn't introduce gold medals until 1904 ...

Easy-to-reach European cities are ideal for a quick spring getaway. The shoulder season offers fewer crowds and pleasant ...

In the final portion of the epic Greek poem “The Odyssey,” the king of Ithaca, who has been away fighting the Trojan War, ...

Explore the timeless beauty of the Acropolis of Athens and admire the iconic Parthenon where ancient Greek history ...

Discover the incredible history and breathtaking architecture of the Acropolis of Athens and the iconic Parthenon where ancient Greek civilization stunning ruins and unforgettable views continue to ca ...

Athens-based editor Katie Silcox has narrowed down this list of 15 places everyone should visit in Greece in their lifetime, ...

While many people are fixated on the future, there’s still plenty that we don’t know about the past. After all, our planet ...

History, luxury, and a wellness philosophy are the hallmarks of the F ZEEN ATHENS adults-only hotel. Located just steps from the Acropolis, the five-star, adults-only property is situated in several ...

Rare images showing the final moments of 200 Greek prisoners executed by the Nazis at a firing range in Athens have been ...

A medal awarded at the first modern Olympic Games smashed auction estimates, selling for about four times its expected price ...

The first-place medal from 1896 Olympic Games in Greece has a diameter of 48mm, about the same size as an oversized watch, and is made of silver.

Athens is a city of beautiful contradictions. Michelin-starred dining rooms share sidewalk space with decades-old taverns.