Three different designs of ancient Greek columns. The Greeks believed that the secret to making a great building was maths. They carefully designed and measured their buildings, making sure they ...
In ancient times, the mountaintops of Greece held the shrines and ritual sites of the gods. Now, they’re astonishingly ...
There is an ancient temple in Greece that is almost intact, standing at the top of the hill of Agoraios Colonos next to the ...
South Metope IV of the Parthenon is one of many sculptures from the Parthenon in Greece that have been scattered across the ...
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 ...
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Secrets of Ancient Olympia
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 ...
Take inspiration from the goddesses and architecture of ancient Greece and give your home a regal update. After all, who doesn’t love tall columns, stone statues, voluptuous Grecian busts and ...
That's because early restorers, most notoriously a Greek engineer named ... it is not. The ancient Greeks worked subtle curves into the columns, architraves, floors, and other architectural ...
Greece is home to some of the world’s most famous Greek temples, showcasing ancient Greek artistry and architectural brilliance. These historical landmarks are a testament to the rich cultural ...