Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

Agora of Ancient Athens. The Agora of Ancient Athens is a 30-acre outdoor archeological site. Visitors can freely walk around ...

Athens is, or at least should be, better known for the impressive temples and other archaeological sites that are all around ...

Ancient Agora is ranked #7 out of 18 things to do in Athens. See pictures and our review of Ancient Agora. ... in Greece, it's this one in central Athens that garners the most attention.

Authorities have closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures. The closure lasts from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Examine the ancient Greek slave classes and their role in maintaining the economy. How they were represented in art and ...