Ancient Athens is one of the oldest capital cities in the world, the birthplace of democracy and the inspiration for the American constitution. But modern Athens is comparatively young by European ...

ATHENS -- Greece is the cradle of democracy but, as the world has seen recently, a financial crisis is no time to put important questions to the people. Prime Minister George Papandreou’s proposed ...

Glyfada in Attica Greece is a vibrant seaside district of Athens known for its sandy beaches, luxury shopping, lively cafes, ...

For a long time, my advice was to see the big sights, then get out. But Athens has dramatically changed. A century and a half ago, Athens was a humble, forgotten city of about 8,000 people. Today, one ...

Public speaking was once seen as a vital civic duty in Ancient Greece, and today, it remains a powerful skill that reflects critical thinking, leadership, and confidence. In this immersive learning ...

The birthplace of Western civilization is surely where all Greek island-hopping should begin—Athens. Where the rambling streets of the Plaka rub shoulders with the sprawling squares of Sytagma. Before ...

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Acropolis, with its Parthenon and other structures, sits atop a hill in the heart of Athens. Ever since travel roared back from pandemic lockdowns, Greece has been ...

Drawn to the program by a lifelong love of Greek mythology and a passion for screenwriting, Graham Kohn entered NYU Tisch ...