After the passing of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E., the generals that succeeded him fought one another for control of the empire he left behind. One of the most brutal episodes of this ...

When the ancient people of Rhodes chose Helios, the sun, as their patron God, it must have been puzzling to other Greek cities of the time who'd selected more renowned and superior deities as Athena, ...

Ancient Olympic Stadium of Rhodes Just steps away from the Acropolis of Rhodes is this well-preserved stadium that offers a rare sight into the ancient Greek athletic life. Imagine yourself sitting ...

Rhodes is Greece’s fourth largest island, known for a blend of ancient history and beautiful views. While I only had one day to visit Rhodes on a recent cruise stop, I instantly fell in love with how ...

Nicknamed the "island of the sun" because of its dreamy sunsets, beautiful beaches and year-round Mediterranean climate, Rhodes - the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece and once the home of ...