Giorgos Roubanis, Greece’s oldest living Olympic medalist, passed away Tuesday at the age of 95. He won bronze in the pole vault at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, earning Greece’s first post-war Olympic ...

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

John A. Martino and Michael P. O'Kane's historical novel 'Olympia and the Birth of the Olympic Games' takes readers to the dawn of an "ancient Hellenic civilisation" following the Greek Dark Ages.

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

Yi remains an enduring symbol of Korean history ... the first Korean athlete to win an Olympic medal in 1936 — a historic feat made under the shadow of Japanese occupation. The show’s highlights ...

Archaeologists in Licata, Sicily were recently exploring the remains of the ancient Greek colony Finziade when they came ...

This real-life clash of the titans was once used as a morale booster for Ottoman troops and now draws visitors from all over ...

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a "new renaissance" for the Louvre on Tuesday, including a multi-million-euro revamp to be funded by a hike in ticket prices for non-EU visitors. Among ...

Donald Trump after his inaugural address as the 47th President of the United States raised a clenched fist yet again. It is a gesture Trump has deployed on many occasions – most memorably in the ...

Ancient Greek vase painting is fascinating, fun, and with few tricks, easy to enjoy. The unique paintings on ancient Greek pottery are like letters from the past. They allow us to learn from the past ...

In Greek myth, Aquarius was a young shepherd boy named Ganymede. Perennial perv Zeus sent an eagle to snatch Ganymede and made him the cupbearer for all of the Olympian ... as a symbol of hope ...

On this seven-country Ultimate Balkans road trip, you'll find some of the best sights, activities and food that the region ...