An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia ...

Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.

Ancient Greeks spent much of their time playing board games practically on a daily basis. They were a beloved part of ancient Greek culture.

Coe and Coventry are two-time Olympic champions — in track and swimming, respectively — and Samaranch is the longest-serving IOC member of the seven. The Spanish financier joined in 2001 when his ...

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

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

For centuries, historians and linguists have been searching for the cradle of the Indo-Europeans, an ancient people who shaped history and created the world’s largest language family ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Zhen Yin, of China, slides during his second run at the skeleton world championships, Thursday, March 6 ...

This photo provided by João Zilhão shows forearm bone fragments belonging to an ancient child that appeared to have features from both humans and Neanderthals. (João Zilhão via AP) 33,571 ...

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This photo of a Martian vista in Jezero Crater, made from smaller individual images, was taken by ... it actually felt like standing on the shores of ancient Lake Jezero on Mars.” ...