The agricultural economy was the backbone of wealth in ancient Greece. Food brought people together, whether in smaller ...

With the abundance of ancient history in Athens, it may be tempting to stick to the famous Greek city. But if you're only ...

Whether our Western political systems are true democracies or republics can be answered by examining ancient Greek philosophy ...

Virtual reality has the power to transport viewers to places as hostile as the Red Planet and as sophisticated as a fine arts museum. Now, VR users can tour parts of ancient Athens like it appeared ...

In ancient Athens, the agora was a public forum where citizens could gather to deliberate, disagree and decide together. It was governed by deep-rooted social principles that ensured lively, inclusive ...

Nathan Arrington, an assistant professor of art and archaeology at Princeton University, sometimes visits the cemetery near campus to think. He is an expert on another burial ground, thousands of ...

Dating back to 3000 BCE, Athens is synonymous with ancient history, democracy, and culturally rich mythology. But this sprawling city, home to 129 neighborhoods across more than 1,000 square miles, ...