The crescent-shaped island of Santorini is one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations, drawing visitors from across ...

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to Ancient Greece.

Nafplion is a small city with thousands of years of eventful history and a unique character, full of style and beauty.

Take a detour away from Greece's touristic spots in a region where the Greeks themselves choose to spend their holiday.

As early as 2026, the capital of Greece will gain a new tourist attraction. In Piraeus, located near Athens, the Underwater ...

On Abercrombie & Kent's Adriatic Voyage, passengers can travel through the 2,500-year-old Corinth Canal, an ancient waterway ...

In ancient Greece, wealthy men often gathered for decadent ... This story appears in the January/February 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine. Depicted on a tetradrachm, the ...

More than 40,000 people protested in Athens and the northern city of Thessaloniki on Sunday, demanding justice for the ...

The history of railways in Greece dates back to 1869, when the first line was built between Athens and Piraeus. The ...

This period is known by historians as the Archaic period of Greek history. During this time many of the cities in Greece were ruled by a king-like figure. Around 480BC Greece entered a golden age ...

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 ...