as it was dedicated to Zeus, the patriarch of all Greek gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus. While only 15 of the original 104 columns of the temple are still standing, this landmark is one of the ...

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

Image caption, These columns once stood along the edge of ... Image caption, These are the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Inside stood a giant statue of Zeus made from gold and ivory.