There were many similarities between ancient Greece and Egypt. The two civilizations were in close contact during the ...

The discus throw event has been included in every modern Olympics since its inaugural 1896 edition held in Athens (where Robert Garrett representing the United States won the gold medal), and can be ...

We think of the Greeks as the orderly people who gave us drama, democracy and philosophy. But the fearsome creatures in Hellenic art reveal a dark side, writes Alastair Sooke. What do you think about ...

The playwright Euripides introduces us to the various forms of Ancient Greek architecture, theatre and culture. Art. Theatre. Architecture. We Ancient Greeks are very, very creative. Take me for ...

A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Horses were first domesticated in the Eurasian Steppes during the 4th millennium B.C.E. and spread to and throughout the Near East and Mediterranean from there. In Greece, horses became important in ...

Homosexuality and same-sex practices were a widely documented part of life in Ancient Greece (Credit: Getty Images) My first visit to the island of Mykonos 20 years ago was something of a revelation.