Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...

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

Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site on Tuesday, two days before the ...

While the legendary statues of ancient Greece and Rome are now known the world over as stark white works of art housed in museums and galleries, those who viewed them 2,000 years ago would have had a ...

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

Milo of Croton, the legendary ancient Greek wrestler, once won an Olympic gold medal without competing, as no opponent dared ...

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 ...

The Red Raiders led by 15 entering the fourth quarter of their championship matchup against Greece Arcadia/Olympia, until that advantage evaporated to two with about four minutes remaining.

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 ...

Greek historian Pausanias described how the statue of Zeus at Olympia was regularly anointed with olive oil to protect its ivory from the humid climate. While most fragrances have faded over time, ...

The Hermes statue was in the southern section of the monumental fountain (nymphaeum) near the entrance gate, east of Theater Street, where 2024 season excavations commenced. Hermes, a Greek god known ...

have unearthed an incredible marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus in ancient Greek mythology. Statue fragments of other deities including Eros, Aphrodite, Artemis and Nemesis have also ...