The Spartan-Persian peace, known as the peace of Antalcidas , marked Greek divisions, and symbolized Persian dominance in ...

The ancient Greek city of Pergamon was a major center of culture and learning of the Hellenistic world, standing out for its ...

If you're looking for excellent food, a laid-back culture, and tons of art and history to boot, you have to put Greece on your bucket list. The country's cuisine, culture, and history span thousands ...

Avoid the masses at Mykonos. The best cities in Greece are brimming with fascinating history, imposing castles, secluded beaches, and plenty of ouzo. Instead of fighting against throngs of tourists ...

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Crete’s sheer size can make deciding where to go a little daunting. This guide can help you decide which side of the ...

As a child growing up in a small midwestern town, I had a long mental list of places I wanted to visit someday. Textbook photos of the impossibly blue seas, soaring mountains and abundant ruins — ...

Neolithic towns and villages in the Near East -- Early Sumerian cities -- Mesopotamian cities in the late third and second millennia BC -- Cities of the Indus Valley civilization -- Egypt of the ...

Cartledge, professor of Greek culture at the University of Cambridge, has created an intriguing overview of Greek history by providing synopses of 11 key city-states, each representing a different ...

The connection between Jews and Greece goes all the way back to the ancient world, even before the time of the Roman Empire. Greece was the dynamic cradle of civilisation in the Mediterranean and home ...