That's why U.S. News took into account sights, seasonality, traveler sentiment and more to come up with this list of the best Greek islands. Now the only decision you'll need to make is which ...

The battle quickly turned into a disorderly retreat for the Persians. The reason was that the Greek hoplites were clearly superior in close combat. This made the Persian forces run back to their ships ...

Fifth century BC hoplite, or “heavy-armed soldier,” possibly Spartan King Leonidas, a Dorian, who died holding the pass at the Battle of Thermopylae. Credit: De Benutzer Ticinese, Wikimedia Commons, ...

There's something magical about the contrast between the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea and the ancient ruins and white buildings found on the Greek islands. The best Greece cruises offer a ...