With the famed ruins of Pompeii looming large in people’s imaginations, many of Italy’s smaller and lesser-known ancient sites often are overlooked. One such place is Paestum, a long-ago Greek colony ...

The ruins of Augusta Raurica near Basel, Switzerland are home to the best-preserved Roman theater north of the Alps.

Entering the temple, ancient worshipers passed under several sets of watchful marble eyes. The stone statues once gazed across a bustling settlement. Millennia later, the fragmented figures are the ...

Greece has long been a wildly popular tourist destination for Americans and Europeans alike. Here are a few must-see places to consider when planning your trip to the capital, Athens, and Greece's ...

Step into the world of Roman temples through a richly detailed 3D reconstruction that reveals their architecture, religious symbolism, and role at the heart of Roman public life. From Greek influence ...

According to a report on CNN.com, NATO officials overseeing the aerial bombing campaign against the forces of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya could target positions nestled within an ancient complex of Roman ...

Archaeologists excavating ruins on the uninhabited island of Despotiko found several 2,400-year-old temple statues, photos show. Photo from the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports Entering the temple ...