For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.

Some of the oldest ancient temples continue to fulfil their original purpose after thousands of years, continuing their ...

The Archaeological Site The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, ...

Created around 436 BC by the renowned Greek sculptor Phidias, the 39-foot (12m) gold and ivory plated statue of Zeus stood within the Temple of Zeus at Olympia in western Greece. A masterpiece of ...

In this regard, Pausanias recounts that the statue of Zeus at Olympia was anointed with olive oil to protect its ivory from the humid climate. Another example is the use of flowers and garlands to ...

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Milo’s reputation extended beyond his wrestling prowess. Spectators marveled at his incredible feats of strength, such as carrying his own statue into the Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia and effortlessly ...

Erected in honor of Zeus in Olympia in the 5th century BCE, this colossal statue, made of gold and ivory, is believed to have been destroyed in a fire that consumed the temple in the 5th century CE.

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Monday the discovery of a marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus—the pantheon's chief deity or a sky and weather god in Greek ...

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...