The Temple of Olympian Zeus, located within the archaeological site of Olympia, is a testament to the ancient Greek civilization’s architectural prowess. Constructed over a period of 13 years ...

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 ...

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

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 ...