Ancient Athens was sacked four times, starting with the Persian invasion in 480 BC and ending with the Visigoth destruction ...

Some of the oldest ancient temples continue to fulfil their original purpose after thousands of years, continuing their ...

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

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

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 ...

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

The Indian government condemned the vandalization of a Hindu temple by Khalistan separatists in California as despicable. They urged local law enforcement to take stringent action and ensure the ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

the messenger of Zeus in ancient Greek mythology. Statue fragments of other deities including Eros, Aphrodite, Artemis and Nemesis have also been discovered at the site. According to a statement ...