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

An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia ...

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 ...

A new president of the IOC will be elected Thursday, just the 10th leader in its 131-year history after one of the most open Olympic elections in decades. The winner ...

IOC President Thomas Bach, foreground, smiles as candidate to the presidency of the International Olympic Committee Juan ...

Coe and Coventry are two-time Olympic champions — in track and swimming, respectively — and Samaranch is the longest-serving ...

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

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Olympic rings are on display in New York on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, ahead of the Summer Olympics in Paris ...

Archaeologists found well-preserved images of messengers distributing papers and scrolls Credit: Matthias Kabel/Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY 2.5 Messengers played a vital role in the communication and ...

In 540 BC, he won the boys’ wrestling category and then proceeded to win the men’s competition at the next five Olympic Games in a row ... and 10 liters (18 pints) of wine. Ancient Greek legends about ...

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 ...

As the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, this quaint village on the Greek mainland is often missed by holidaymakers. However, it boasts a wealth of historical sites and intriguing museums.