Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today, a close lightning strike feels like a terrifying brush with the supernatural.

A new study has challenged the long-held belief that democratic governance was exclusively born in the classical Mediterranean world of Greece and Rome. By analyzing archaeological and historical ...

The transition from mythology to rational, scientific thought in Ancient Greece set the foundation for Western civilization.

Explore the enduring history of Greece, tracing its influence from the ancient Greek city-states to modern times. Discover the numbered states: Aenis, Doris, Ozolian Locris, Phocis, and Megara. Music ...

The ancient Greeks deeply believed in the power of curses and their ability to influence the lives of individuals and even entire cities.

In 1996, after gaining permission from the Greek government, Hale and De Boer made their first expedition to Delphi. They took samples of the bedrock and sent them to a lab for analysis. As they ...