Oldest gym membership written in Greek on papyrus 1,800 years ago reveals structured athletic life in Roman Egypt.

Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have arrested six people allegedly involved in an antiquities smuggling operation.

The Olympic flame still burns brightly in Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, where the modern-day games have their Greek ...

There are many mysteries concerning the ancient Greek world, including the identity of some of its most illustrious members ...

Average temperatures hover around 19°C in May, with highs of 23°C, making it the perfect time to explore before the summer ...

An AP photographer captured a visual story about Father Spyridon, the monk depicted in the image, using the clouds to give ...

In ancient Greece, education wasn’t limited to the mind — it included the body as well. Physical fitness and scholarly pursuits went hand-in-hand, a principle reflected in the number of gymnasiums ...

Perched on a hillside on Lefkada, an island off the west coast of Greece, the structure has been ... began around the 4th century B.C.E., when ancient Lefkada was experiencing economic prosperity.

Since its first edition at Athens in 1896, in a sense a rebirth that was a tribute to the ancient games staged by the Greeks in Olympia and the spirit that it embodied, the Olympics has only expanded.

Pupils from Newbarns Primary and Nursery School showcased their understanding of classical history with a Great Greek Gala. After delving into the stories, lives and culture, all of their learning ...

This symbol carries a deep cultural resonance for Greeks, rooted in our ancient heritage. A Mythological Journey: Asclepius and His Legacy In Greek mythology, Asclepius, the son of Apollo and the ...

The structure is believed to have been a guard tower, a grave marker or even possibly an ancient monument. “It is an enthralling historical mystery,” the directors said in the release.