Ottoman Empire: In the 14th century, the Ottoman Empire conquered the city and remained under Ottoman rule for centuries.

Thrasybulus was an Athenian general who restored democracy after tyranny, rebuilt Athens, and opposed Sparta's dominance.

Underwater archaeology has led to many exciting discoveries that reveal the rich history of ancient civilizations. Recently, ...

A Jewel of Ottoman Architecture, Zeyrek Cinili Hamam was commissioned by Ottoman admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa and designed by ...

Archaeologist Kathleen Martinez, from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic, said she believes the marble bust depicts Cleopatra VII, making it one of the few ...

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

Panselinos has long been considered one of the great Byzantine artists of the 14th century. His true identity, however, had ...

What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle When it was made: Second century A.D.

So in addition to investing in modern water-sourcing measures like a connection to a new artificial lake and desalination ...

"Positive" talks between Greece and the British Museum over the Parthenon Marbles have rekindled hope that the ancient ...

The art of Byzantium, that decorates churches across Greece, Serbia and other Orthodox countries, stands out for the stark ...

British Museum chairman Mr Osborne said Sir Keir Starmer’s Government had contributed to a warmer spirit of negotiations with Greece.