Athens
The Tenth Doctor and June visited Greece in 1500 BC, where Athens would later be built. They later visited the city near the height of its power. (PROSE: The Slitheen Excursion)
History
Early history
Homer could not recall the name of the theatre in Athens, but recalled that it was extremely warm during the summer and crude insults were common during performances. (PROSE: The Myth Makers)
Athens and Sparta were at war for many years during the 5th century. Their conflict ended in 421 BC. (AUDIO: The Oracle of Delphi, Mask of Tragedy) However, they were at war again by 410 BC. (COMIC: The Chains of Olympus)
In 421 BC, the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Hector Thomas encountered Aristophanes in Athens. (AUDIO: Mask of Tragedy)
The Sixth Doctor claimed to have at some point visited the Parthenon in Athens, while it was being built. (AUDIO: The Spectre of Lanyon Moor)
The Eleventh Doctor, Amy Pond and Rory Williams visited Athens. (COMIC: The Chains of Olympus)
The Fourth Doctor took Leela to Athens to see a play by Aristophanes. (PROSE: The Brain of Socrates)
20th century
In 1966, the city was a destination of the villainous Chameleon Tours. (TV: The Faceless Ones)
During the communications blackout from Recovery 7, Athens observatory reported a massive solar flare build up. (TV: The Ambassadors of Death)
21st century
Information from The Spectre of Lanyon Moor
In the early 21st century, Baskerville predicted that Athens would be devastated by a tidal wave, and planted a bomb to ensure that this would happen. (PROSE: Trading Futures)
In the mid- to late 21st century, Athens had a T-Mat centre. (TV: The Seeds of Death)
