it is impossible to imagine Greece at all without Olympia, with its Games every four years dedicated to the king of all the gods, Zeus. With temples dedicated to Zeus, Hera and Nike, treasuries, baths ...

From the ancient stadium in Olympia, a relay of torchbearers will carry the flame along a 5,000-kilometer (3,100-mile) route through Greece, including several islands, until the handover to Paris ...

Spirit of fair play The Olympic Charter, established by de Coubertin, states that 'The practice of sport is a human right'.

The motion of work in ancient Greece had a clear distinction between working for one’s self and working for someone else. This subtle but crucial distinction between types of work is something modern ...

Have you ever been daydreaming mid-run and wondered why the distance you are training for is exactly 42.195 kilometres? It ...

As STEPHEN G MILLER (professor at Berkeley) points out in his Ancient ... uniquely Greek games gradually ruined into a form of universal entertainment, with professional, fulltime athletic Gilds ...

Experience the magic of Greece: immerse yourself in its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. A top ...

The Central Archaeological Council of Greece unanimously approved the restoration of the Kladios Baths in Ancient Olympia, according to Newsbomb. The approval includes the architectural ...

linking the development of ancient metal smelting practices to long-term environmental change Ella Jeffries The discovery might illuminate the link between the blue pigment's ancient Egyptian ...

For the first time in history, the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials saw USA Swimming take a game-changing approach by hosting the trials in a football stadium—an innovative move that drew ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia was signed last year. The ...

The discovery of ancient artifacts ... and archaeology as Greece. Relics are often unearthed during construction projects, such as those to prepare for the 2004 Olympics and subway system excavations.