In the first century B.C.E., Vitruvius wrote that the Acropolis’ largest temple was horizontally bowed so that it didn't seem to sag, and that explanation persisted for millennia. New research suggest ...

The Greeks probably were very intelligent, innovative architects—but we're also probably overestimating the extent of their scientific awareness.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has ruled out an agreement requiring Athens to recognise British Museum ownership of ...

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Longstanding myth about ancient Greek Parthenon debunked - Researchers say there is no evidence that ancient Greeks held any knowledge of the particular visual illusions attributed to the iconic struc ...

The argument can be traced back to the Roman author Vitruvius, who talked about Greek architecture several centuries after the Parthenon was finished. Vitruvius said that if the platform was ...

The Parthenon is a stunning example of ancient Greek architecture—but it is also the site of an optical mystery. If you look closely, the platform on which the columns of the Parthenon stand, called ...

Greek PM Mitsotakis says Greece will not recognize foreign ownership of the Parthenon Sculptures or agree to “borrow” its own cultural treasures.

It’s hard not to be awestruck standing in front of the Parthenon marbles. The collection of sculptures adorned the famous archeological site, which was originally built as a temple to Athena in ...

Explore the magic of Athens with me as we scale the iconic Acropolis to admire the breathtaking Ancient Parthenon before diving headfirst into the city's incredible food scene, filled with ...