The Archaeological Site The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, ...

The next time you watch the extravaganza that is the modern Olympic Games, consider this: It all started with a simple footrace. To history lovers like me, the Sanctuary of Olympia — the religious ...

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

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 ...

Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site two days before the contest Thursday ...

Created around 436 BC by the renowned Greek sculptor Phidias, the 39-foot (12m) gold and ivory plated statue of Zeus stood within the Temple of Zeus at Olympia in western Greece. A masterpiece of ...

For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.

One of the highlights is the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, crafted by Greek sculptor Phidias around 435 BC. Olympia also proudly presents the Temple of Hera ...

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Seven candidates in the ... opening of the four-day meeting could not take place at the Temple of Hera where the Olympic flame is lit before each Summer Games ...