Ancient Greeks saw Olympus as a divine realm of Zeus and the gods, not a mountain. Its link to Mount Olympus emerged in later traditions.

The role of good Greek tyrants and aesimnetai in ancient Greece, highlighting leaders like Peisistratus, Polycrates, and Solon.

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They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Some treasures are more surprising—and more valuable—than others, ...

Before Zeus could rule as the king of the ancient Greek gods, he had to defeat his father and the Titans in a decade-long war ...

During their excavation of the site in 2013, archaeologists reported witnessing several birds dropping dead after flying too ...

After discovering the ancient artwork in a suburb of Thessaloniki, Greece, the man surrendered it to the police. Authorities are analyzing the statue and investigating why it was abandoned ...

A MYSTERIOUS stone carved nearly 1,700 years ago has been unearthed in a region rich with Biblical history, where Jesus is ...

The great scientist was able to write in English, Latin, and Greek – His family kept the notes for 150 years before handing ...

Dutch police nab suspects linked to Saturday’s heist at the Drents Museum, where thieves stole the 2,500-year-old Helmet of ...

The Lamb of Christ, found on an altar at Saint Patrick’s Basilica, represents Jesus’s devotion to guiding and leading the Christian people to salvation. In Ancient Greek and Roman pagan traditions, ...

Explore the 7 Wonders of the World—ancient and modern. Learn where they are, when to visit, and how to plan your next ...