Archaeologists have unearthed a “spectacular” ancient temple housing hundreds of statues dedicated to the Greek God Apollo.

So instead, we’ll be focusing on three areas: vase painting, sculpture and architecture. I will be choosing a few pieces for each category that, in my opinion, best represent ancient Greek skill and ...

The Art Angle Decoding the Ancient Sculpture That Defines Olympic Athleticism. Editor Annikka Olsen joins the podcast to discuss the long and complex history of the famous 'Discobolus' sculpture.

For nearly 1,000 years, the Greek games featured artistic competitions alongside athletic ones. Now, this ancient tradition is inspiring France's new Cultural Olympiad.

Discover how the Greek Discobolus sculpture—also known as the "Discus Thrower"—has captivated audiences for more than two millennia.

Not just anyone could compete in the ancient Olympics. An ancient Greek statue known as the Charioteer of Delphi RaminusFalcon via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY 3.0 A list of ancient Olympic ...

The police said a man handed over a statue that he said he found in a plastic bag among trash bins. By Christine Hauser On the evening of Jan. 18, a 32-year-old Greek man went to the police with ...

The summer solstice occurs each year on June 21. It was celebrated by ancient cultures across the world, including the ...

In ancient Greece, the Olympics were never solely about the athletes themselves; instead, ... The towering statue was reflected in a shimmering pool of olive oil surrounding it.

Greek actress Xanthi Georgiou, playing the role of the High Priestess, lights the torch during the lighting of the Olympic flame at Ancient Olympia site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in ...

Father Richard Pengelley, the former Anglican dean of Perth who represented Australia in water polo at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics, says sport and religion were inseparable for the ancient Greeks.