Temple of Olympian Zeus
Ancient Greece
The Splendor of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens
The Temple of Olympian Zeus lies at the heart of the Greek capital of Athens. It remains one of the most iconic landmarks of this historic city and an important center of the ancient Greek world.
The temple of Olympian...
Ancient Greece
Temple of Olympian Zeus Marble Horse Recovered from Seabed in Italy
A large marble relief depicting a prancing horse believed to have been part of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Agrigento, Italy, has been recovered from the seabed.
The relief, discovered in the seabed off the coast of San Leone,...
Ancient Greece
Pausanias, the Cultural Geographer of Ancient Greece
Untold stories recounting the glories of Ancient Greece were written by Pausanias, who lived in the second century AD.
Ancient Greece
What Was The Largest Temple in the Ancient Greek World?
Temples of differing size dedicated to respective Greek gods of the pantheon could be found in every corner of the ancient Greek world, but which among them was the largest?
It is possible that for a long time the largest,...
Archaeology
Ten Ancient Sites You Must See While in Athens
The city of Athens has seen a dramatic transformation towards modernity over the last several years. It has now turned into one of the most trendy cities of Europe, offering endless cultural events, exhibitions, and concerts every single day...
Ancient Greece
10 Ancient Greek Temples You Must See
Many important ancient temples are located in Greece and other countries, such as Italy, which were then part of the ancient Greek empire.
History
The Fascinating History of Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma Square is the most historic in Athens and the central point for visitors for sightseeing in the Greek capital
Ancient Greece
Arnold Schwarzenegger Becomes Ancient God Zeus
Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger will turn himself into the greatest of all the Greek gods for an upcoming Superbowl advertisement for the German automaker BMW, called simply "Zeus."
With just an avatar and a few words on Instagram, he recently...
Ancient Greece
Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens Gets a Makeover
The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens is getting a makeover in what is seen as the single most difficult and important maintenance project in recent years in the Greek capital.
The first 17-meter (55.7 foot) tall column at the...
Greece
Lena Platonos Concert in Athens to 'Brighten Up' Longest Night of the Year
The "bright sounds" of Lena Platonos' music, a magical moon and mirrored reflections, will help dispel the darkness for Athenians during the longest night of the year this Thursday, December 21, at the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Courtesy of the...