The next time you watch the extravaganza that is the modern Olympic Games, consider this: It all started with a simple ...

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

as it was dedicated to Zeus, the patriarch of all Greek gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus. While only 15 of the original 104 columns of the temple are still standing, this landmark is one of the ...

This meant that any wars should be called off so that people could travel safely to Olympia. The entire games were dedicated to Zeus. Visitors flocked to see the Temple of Zeus. Inside stood a ...