For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 Greek statue of Hermes is displayed in the archeological museum in Olympia, Greece, in 2012. The motivation for scenting and adorning statues was primarily religious. "It was primarily ...