Greek mythology’s influence on modern literature and art is undeniable, forming the basis of storytelling, symbolism, and ...

Over 2,300 years ago, a 20-year-old man was crowned king in a sprawling palace in Greece. He went on to build an empire that stretched to modern-day Afghanistan and left a legacy felt today. His name ...

Aiolou Street in Athens is arguably the navel of modern Greece. A street around which the city and an entire nation began to ...

(CNN) — Greece has reopened the ancient palace where Alexander the Great became King of Macedonia some 2,400 years ago after it underwent restoration. The Palace of Aigai, formally known as the Royal ...

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Archaeologists reopened the 2,300-year-old Palace of Aigai, the monumental site where Alexander the Great became king, after 16 years of restoration work, a photo shows. Giannis Papanikos AP Over ...

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. By the time he died, aged ...