Solon's laws in ancient Athens protected slaves' rights, revealing a unique approach to slavery in the society of the Athenians.

We’re just a few months into US president Donald Trump’s second term but his rule has already been repeatedly compared to ...

Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

The free exhibition Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great is running at the World Expo Museum in Shanghai until Oct 26.

Explore which social groups were part of the citizen class and who was excluded in ancient Greece. Could citizenship be won or lost? Were there any drawbacks to being a citizen?

Why is it so difficult to find documentation of life in ancient Greece written by women? Examine the factors that prevented most ancient Greek women from producing art or literature — or living ...

Greece faces a media freedom crisis as a result of actions and failures by the Greek government, threatening democracy and the rule of law, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

The Acropolis closed temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city of Athens was shutting from 13:00-17:00 local time (10:00-14:00 GMT), ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — In a country celebrated for its ancient wisdom, Greece is offering a modern solution to a pressing household challenge: empowering parents to oversee their children’s ...

From tastings with olive oil sommeliers to celebrating harvest season at family-run mills, here’s how to experience oleotourism and immerse yourself in the world of Greece’s “liquid gold.” ...

Severe heat was recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal before the weekend, with locals and tourists alike taking shelter from the sweltering conditions. Two-thirds of Portugal were on high ...