When Johnny Wilson Jr. of Summit went to Greece with his wife Cornelia this summer, he had a unique perspective — that of a ...

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One of Greece’s most treasured ruins, the Parthenon was built atop the hill at the Acropolis in the fifth century BC to house a giant golden statue of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war.

A man takes a picture next the ancient Parthenon temple at the Acropolis hill of Athens, on Monday, May 18, 2020. Greece reopened the Acropolis in Athens and other ancient sites Monday, along with ...

Its capitol is a Greek Revival pile inspired by a monument in Athens -- the Greek Athens -- honoring Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, ritual madness, and theater. Now, that’s truly politically ...

Greece’s long fight with UK over Parthenon. Clip: 9/22/2018 | 8m 37s Video has Closed Captions | CC. When the Parthenon in Athens fell into ruins in early the 1800s, a British ambassador with ...

Greece is one of the world's premiere tourism destinations, boasting rich history, archeological ruins, fine cuisine, numerous Mediterranean islands and towering, rugged mountains.

Athens, Greece, the captivating mix of ancient wonders and modern vibrancy, famous since antiquity, offers something for every traveler. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or someone looking to ...

When the Parthenon in Athens fell into ruins in the 1800s about half the marble sculptures there were removed and sent to the British Museum.Greece wants the marble sculptures returned but so far ...

Parthenon Once a Riot of Color (Image credit: public domain) If the ancient Greeks sold kitschy postcards to tourists 2,000 years ago, they would have depicted much different views of the popular ...

Senator Ted Cruz was allegedly spotted touring Europe as the death toll from catastrophic flash floods in Texas continued to ...