As the first rays of morning light pierce through the clouds and fall upon these ancient ruins, a fine rain quietly descends. The raindrops fall on stone columns, statues, and crumbling walls, as if ...

Several ancient Roman emperors loved Greece. As the Roman Empire consolidated, Greek culture, literature, politics, and art ...

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

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 ...

Known as the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, this charming village in mainland Greece is often overlooked ... during the shoulder season. “The Greek city of Olympia can get incredibly ...

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

the city that in ancient times was the birthplace of the games that later inspired the modern Olympic Games. Greece’s culture minister, Lina Mendoni, attended a ceremony Friday at the museum ...