Originating around 800 BCE with the polis city-state system, Greece is the birthplace of Athens, Sparta, philosophy, democracy, and the Olympic Games. Dating back to around 1500 BCE during the Vedic ...

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

Engineers believe Hadrian’s Aqueduct, which was constructed in the second century, can help the city conserve dwindling water ...

For generations, Americans have surrounded themselves with the symbols of ancient Greece and Rome: marble columns, laurel wreaths, Roman eagles, and the fasces. These icons, carved into our government ...

Humanity may have lucked out. China speed, dodgy data and the Houthis may just have derailed the 21st Century Thucydides trap ...

Greek philosopher Plato's code has been broken, according to a historian who is a faculty member at the University of ...

Washington’s trade wars, brain drain and foreign policy flip-flops could be handing Beijing the future on a platter ...

Along the coast of Greece's mainland is a seaside town that offers visitors an exploration of ancient history and beautiful beaches surrounded by olive trees.