Ancient Athens is one of the oldest capital cities in the world, the birthplace of democracy and the inspiration for the American constitution. But modern Athens is comparatively young by European ...

Perhaps the most iconic historical monument in Greece, the Acropolis stands proudly above the rest of Athens, making for an imposing sight at the end of the streets leading up to it. The Acropolis is ...

Athens is known for its ancient architecture, but its Airbnbs don't solely focus on the past. While some areas of Greece, ...

By exposing the raw concrete of the structure and replacing masonry partitions with the translucent lightness of shoji ...

The birthplace of Western civilization is surely where all Greek island-hopping should begin—Athens. Where the rambling streets of the Plaka rub shoulders with the sprawling squares of Sytagma. Before ...

ATHENS -- Greece is the cradle of democracy but, as the world has seen recently, a financial crisis is no time to put important questions to the people. Prime Minister George Papandreou’s proposed ...

Watching an American icon like Indiana Jones battle Nazis in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” it’s hard to believe that it was actually a German cultural institute which played a pivotal role in ...

Greece’s highest court is considering a case about Athenians’ visual access to the landmark Acropolis. Its decision could set a precedent about preserving historic skylines -- and potentially ban ...

Public speaking was once seen as a vital civic duty in Ancient Greece, and today, it remains a powerful skill that reflects critical thinking, leadership, and confidence. In this immersive learning ...