Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

From the olive wreaths of Olympic champions to the gold crowns of Hellenistic aristocrats, wreaths have symbolized glory, ...

Boxing in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today.

The best Greece cruises offer a well-rounded mix of destinations, from Athens to Mykonos. If you’re not sure which ships to ...

The 7th century B.C. artifact was on display at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, the city that in ancient times was the ...

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

The 144th IOC Session opened ceremonially in Ancient Olympia on Tuesday, with Hellenic Republic President Constantine ...

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

Instead, he saw it as a tool to return to his country what he owed it. His great dream was to revive the Olympic Games, inspired by the ancient Greek ideal. At a time when Greece was still trying to ...

Study co-lead Professor Tim Johnson, from Curtin University, said in a statement the discovery significantly challenged previous assumptions about our planet's ancient history. "Before our ...

Greek police officers walk outside the National Gallery, as Nikolaos Papadopoulos, member of parliament of the small right-wing Niki party has detained after he allegedly attacked art works being ...

Australian winter Olympian Belle Brockhoff is in “good spirits” after being airlifted to hospital in Greece with a serious back injury following a high speed crash during a race at the ...