This city known primarily for its monumental historic sites harbors a surprisingly dynamic contemporary art scene where complex legacy inspires uniquely vibrant creative takes.

Should we destroy the Colosseum in Rome, the Parthenon in Athens or Chichén Itzá in Mexico because all of those societies embraced it? By Readers Sept. 1, 2023 10:37 am ET Share ...

The transition of religions has left a lasting imprint, manifesting in instances where churches were constructed atop ancient ...

Greece on Friday unveiled ancient artifacts from Athens' Parthenon that were returned from the Vatican Museums, leading to mounting pressure for the British Museum to do the same.

Stock image showing the Parthenon temple in the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The ancient temple was built in the mid-5th century B.C. and dedicated to the goddess Athena. iStock ...

We're talking about Nashville's Parthenon in Tennessee, which boasts being "the world's only exact-size replica of the original Parthenon in Athens," according to the Parthenon website.

People visit the Parthenon Gallery, designed to accommodate the sculptures of the Parthenon, at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, November 27, 2023.

Athens has repeatedly called on the British Museum to permanently return the 2,500-year-old sculptures that British diplomat Lord Elgin removed from the Parthenon temple in 1806, during a period ...