Boxing in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today.

The real reason why ancient statues always seem to be naked has finally been uncovered ...

Socrates is widely regarded as the father of Western philosophy. In ancient Greece, he encouraged people to ask questions and promoted critical thinking as a way for citizens to live more fulfilling ...

The Greek philosopher Plato proposed gender equality, arguing women could participate in political and military life in his ...

From ancient Greece to present day, the classic male form has changed shape. So what exactly does a 'dad bod' look like, asks Bernard O'Shea 'The Greeks were absolutely obsessed with the male form.

Athens-based editor Katie Silcox has narrowed down this list of 15 places everyone should visit in Greece in their lifetime, drawing on her expertise of the country's loveliest islands, thriving ...

A remarkable discovery sent shockwaves through the archaeological world when Roman diver Stefano Mariottini stumbled upon two colossal figures resting on the seabed near the small town of Riace, Italy ...

The 20th-century art historian Kenneth Clark made a distinction between the “naked,” meaning unclothed and ashamed, and the “nude,” meaning the body in its most beautiful form. Most people today use ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why are so many statues naked? – Artie, age 12, ...