It’s astounding the things they leave lying around in Greece. Our ship has docked in ­Lavrio, southeast of Athens, and I’ve ...

Myths have had a huge influence on the world. Although they may not be true, the events of Greek myth may have taken place in ...

Few places in the world capture the imagination quite like Santorini. This stunning Greek island, set in the heart of ...

The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece.

But when Feb. 14 rolls around, lovers trade letters or cards and give gifts, much like they do in the U.S. If you’ve had enough of heart-shaped trinkets on Valentine’s Day, get inspired by ...

Nestled on the heights of Agrigento in Sicily, the Valley of the Temples stands as a majestic testament to the grandeur of ...

By 1600 b.c., less than one in 20 bones found at sites in the Levant typically come from pigs, and most of those appear to be ...

These protected sites around the world offer dramatic landscapes, rich wildlife, and outdoor adventure. Elizabeth Cantrell is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She edits stories with a focus on ...

In our modern world, moving at such an ultra-fast pace, it can feel like our cities are getting stripped of their history and ...

Ruins of a settlement, including a former Catholic monastery ... In the 1990s, the Santorini volcano was designated one of 16 ...

Luxembourg, with its high GDP per capita and strong financial sector, is the richest country in the world. The nation is known for using its wealth to ensure better living standards, healthcare ...

There are dozens more sites around the globe ... emeritus of Greek culture at the University of Cambridge, who adds that the Macedonian “redrew the map of the world” by force, where his ...