Ancient Greek general Phocion, elected 45 times for his leadership, achieved major military triumphs but met a tragic end.

Socrates, the famous ancient Greek philosopher, was put to death in Athens on charges of impiety and corruption. In his own defense, Socrates testified that his inner voice, often called his ...

A building with two Caryatids on its balcony has been adorning downtown Athens for over 100 years, known as "The House With ...

In “How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World,” Donald J. Robertson describes Socrates' Athens in terms that seem all too familiar: a society ...

Athens , the beating heart of Greece , is a dazzling blend of myth, culture, and contemporary life. Whether you're a history ...

The agoras of the ancient Greek city-states were open areas for ... thanks in part to its historical significance. Socrates used to lecture here, and it was also here that Saint Paul sought ...