Ancient Greek literature and history from Andromache to Achilles reveal how compassion and mercy shape war and human dignity.

A newly identified papyrus reveals lost verses by ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles, shedding new light on his teachings.

When the ancient Greeks faced the Persians in the Battle of Artemisium, they set the tone for the Battle of Salamis.

Ancient Greece is traditionally remembered for its philosophy, mythology, and great buildings—but there's a lesser-known side that hardly finds its way into textbooks. Under the neat image is a world ...

The lost, colorful beauty of an iconic set of ancient Greek sculptures has been revealed by a scientific study. The latest research into the Parthenon Sculptures sheds new light on the original ...

More than 2,000 years ago, a Greek scientist created a death ray that could set enemy ships on fire from a long distance. But ...

Public spectacles in ancient Greece consisted especially of athletic competitions and theatrical performances which served to strengthen ancient Greek citizens’ sense of belonging in Greek culture and ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Excavations on a Greek island have revealed an ancient temple where animal sacrifices once took place. The temple lies ...

The Eleusinian Mysteries were secret religious rites in ancient Greece honoring the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone, and aimed to remove the fear of death. The ceremonies included days of ...

Scientists and modern soldiers tested a replica of the 3,500-year-old Dendra armor in a hands-on experiment and found it was functional, a study said. Photo from Andreas Flouris and Marija Marković, ...

Saint Louis University's microcredential in beginning ancient Greek consists of six required credit hours. Satisfactory completion of the required courses would allow the student to develop the ...