Not many events in history show what the culture of ancient Greece was like as well as the Panhellenic Games do.

With nowhere to quench their need for glory or to release their pent-up aggression, this posed a dangerous threat to the ...

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 ...

The 144th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held at Ancient Olympia is expected to elect a new President on Thursday ...

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

Nature of freedom It’s not clear what freedom has become in the twenty-first century. So many claim it, but so few understand ...

Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may ...

It explores the Greeks’ longing for liberation, the role of foreign powers, international diplomacy, and internal conflicts ...

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

In 1865, the first official tolls were introduced by a decree signed by King George I – The charge was 5 lepta of the drachma ...

An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, was repatriated to Greece from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of ...