The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove ... housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Statue of Zeus. It's a place where history breathes, and every stone tells ...

To history lovers like me, the Sanctuary of Olympia — the religious site ... sanctuary and the most illustrious competition in ancient Greece remained a mystery. The birthplace of the Olympics ...

Several ancient Roman emperors loved Greece. As the Roman Empire consolidated, Greek culture, literature, politics, and art ...

As the first rays of morning light pierce through the clouds and fall upon these ancient ruins, a fine rain quietly descends. The raindrops fall on stone columns, statues, and crumbling walls, as if ...

On March 18, the ancient Greek valley of Olympia once again became the focus of global attention. The 144th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was grandly inaugurated in an event ...

symbolized strength and divine protection in ancient Greece. The bronze head will now be displayed alongside a similar ...

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Seven candidates in the ... the first woman and first African leader in the IOC’s 131-year history. She has long been seen as Bach’s favored successor, giving ...

Fraser Bullock made the most of sitting across from outgoing International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach during a ...

An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece ... to review the history of its holdings, hiring ...