Greece is known around the world for many things, one of which is its society’s devotion to the foundational role of family.

Ancient Greeks held festivals, sacrifices, games, and religious processions at the site; today it’s a magnet for tourists. PHOTOGRAPH BY VINCENT J. MUSI-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF THE ACROPOLIS ...

When the Persian army landed at Marathon in 490 BC, the Athenians chose Phidippides, their best runner, to send word to other Greeks of ... in the middle of a religious festival that forbade ...

War was a prominent event in ancient Greece, whether between city states or against foreign powers. However, laws controlled ...

These sanctuaries also functioned as centers for festivals ... the region’s religious and political life. Each new discovery brings us closer to understanding how ancient Greeks lived ...

Ancient Greeks believed the track’s 210-yard length had been marked out by Hercules himself. For nearly 12 centuries, it was the focus of the greatest recurring festival in Western history.

Leonidas of Rhodes is our guide to the Olympic Games, as held in Ancient Greece. Running ... So they’re as much a religious festival as a sporting event. The statue of Zeus here is one of ...