During the Ancient Period, Athens played a leading role in Greece as well as in the broader region. Political and social... more

This historical picture shows the remains of the Zeus Temple, one of the largest temples ever built in Greece.... more

The admiration of the Romans for the culture of Athens resulted in benefits taking place and the city being able to quic... more

Euripides was the youngest of the three great tragic poets of Ancient time who developed the dramatic arts to its greate... more

In 1834, Athens is declared the capital of the new Kingdom of Greece. Reconstruction immediately begins upon the standar... more

Nerio Acciaioli was the leader of Corinth and the offspring of a Florentine banking family. In 1385, he overtook the cit... more