The largest temple of Ancient Greece was at the mercy of the masked men who caused riots after the peaceful gatherings for ...

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

According to tradition the first Olympics took place in 776 BC ... particularly the gold and ivory Statue of Zeus that sat upon his throne in the high temple, which was one of the Seven Wonders ...

The Olympic Games began over 2,700 years ... by walking under this archway. The ancient games were also a religious festival, held in honour of Zeus, the king of the gods. There were no gold ...

Britons looking for a European destination with lots of sightseeing and the perfect springtime temperatures to soak in some ...

The charming village of Olympia in mainland Greece is the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games and is often overlooked by ...