Nymphs offer us more than just stories of sexy nature spirits. They can reveal how ancient people thought about their world ...

Legend has it that ancient Greek courier Pheidippides arrived in Athens in 490 B.C. bringing news of an incredible victory over the Persians—and inspiring the modern marathon.

German man wins ancient Greek run Participants run through the night to reach the finishing line. ... "It's really walking and climbing, not running at that point," 50-year-old Michael Brandt, of ...