The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of antiquity.

Greek sources portrayed the Achaemenid kings, as indulgent and ruthless—all but Cyrus II. Why was this enemy ruler the only ...

Ten Palestinians detained from Gaza by Israeli troops were freed and returned to the territory on Thursday, saying they had suffered constant abuse while ...

Praxis, a self-described “sovereign network” funded by Silicon Valley investors, is looking for at least 10,000 acres (40.5 square kilometers) somewhere in the world to build its first city.

On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games were reborn in Athens, 1,500 years after Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned them in 393 ...

There's also a museum, and the second floor has a nice balcony where you can look out over the agora I'm glad I swung by the ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The Michigan Wolverines had unprecedented levels of success from 2021-23, even by the lofty standards in ...

The Monument of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square, Athens, stands as a solemn tribute to Greek soldiers who died in war.

Central to the plan is a planned air defense system, “Achilles Shield,” aimed at addressing tensions with neighbor Turkey.

Greece has announced a $27 billion defense overhaul focused on high-tech warfare, including AI-powered missile systems, ...

Simone Biles calls the Dawg with her husband Jonathan Owens during a NCAA gymnastics meet against Boise State in Athens, Ga., on Friday, Jan. 17, 2024. Georgia won 196.825 to 193.600. / Joshua L.

The character of warfare has changed over millennia, but it has always remained a fundamentally human endeavor. What will ...