The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece.

The gymnasium (i.e. gym) in ancient Greece was an important institution, as exercising and keeping one's body fit were vital ...

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece--Even without the help of Apollo ... while sniffer dogs combed the grounds. The first torchbearer was Greek rower Stefanos Douskos, a gold medalist in 2021 in Tokyo.

Nike was the Greek goddess of victory and an attendant of Zeus. While not among the 12 Olympian gods, she is described as a ...

Boxing in the ancient Olympics was a fierce and unforgiving sport, first introduced in 688 BCE. Unlike modern boxing, ancient Greek boxing had minimal rules and no weight classes, leading to often ...

Almost throughout his entire life, he served sports and Olympism, offering Greece moments of national pride, with the highlight being winning the bronze medal at the 1956 Olympic Games.

Greece bids a heartfelt farewell to Olympic pole vaulting legend George Roubanis, who passed away at the age of 95. A revered figure in Greek sports history, Roubanis secured the bronze medal at the ...

One of the first words, written in ancient Greek, was translated to “disgust.” It appears twice within a few columns of text. The artifact is the fifth intact Herculaneum scroll to be ...

Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country’s new president ...

The first Olympic Games was held from April 6 to 15, 1986 at the ancient city of Greece. 241 athletes from 14 nations participated in what is officially known as the Games of 1 Olympiad. Participants ...