Game board carved into a stone block found in the eastern part of the city. (Zofia Kowarska/PAP) Founded in the late 4th century BC under Hellenistic Egyptian kings, Ptolemais grew into a massive ...

While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

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Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An Ancient Greek public building and extensive collection of marble treasures have been found partially submerged at the ...

Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old statue of the Roman God Hercules at the site of the ancient Greek city of Philippi in Northern Greece. Philippi has long been believed to be one of the ...

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Pyrgi’s Pelasgian roots reveal links between Etruscans and Greeks through tradition, sanctuaries, and shared origins.

While focusing on the most important Ancient Greek cities to see, many forget that many other settlements faded into antiquity. As tourists bask on sun-soaked beaches, a team of intrepid underwater ...

A trip to Greece offers so much more than swimming in crystal-clear waters and visiting ancient ruins (though both are delightful). In the country's vibrant cities and towns, you'll find layers of ...