Ancient Greece is traditionally remembered for its philosophy, mythology, and great buildings—but there's a lesser-known side that hardly finds its way into textbooks. Under the neat image is a world ...

This article follows our family as we visit the Ancient Agora of Athens. Plus, learn about the history of this iconic ...

In an age of deepfakes and alternative facts, it can be tricky getting at the truth. But persuading others – or even yourself – what is true is not a challenge unique to the modern era. Even the ...

Sophists in ancient Greece were professional educators and intellectuals. Their teachings emphasized public speaking and ...

For thousands of years, the pomegranate has been an important food and medicine not only in Greece, but also in many other ...

About halfway between the Greek cities of Corinth and Lechaio, the area around Corinth’s ancient port is tectonically active. That makes the area even more scientifically precious. While many ...

Childhood education in ancient Greece was highly dependent on one’s gender. Preparing for life in the public sphere, wealthy boys during the classical period went to schools where they faced both ...

According to historical sources, "women" — specifically meaning, in that time and culture, married, childbearing females — were not allowed to attend or participate in the original Olympic Games in ...