Only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – the Great Pyramid of Giza – remains predominantly intact. So, from the ...

From ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, delve into the captivating stories behind the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The ancestor of all “best-of” lists was the Hellenistic accounting of monumental must-sees. Only one remains in anything like ...

Statue of Zeus at Olympia "Vintage engraving from 1879 of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was made by the Greek sculptor Phidias, circa 432 BC in the Temple of Zeus, ...

Why do we have the Olympics? Why is physical activity important? Find out more about how to stay healthy More from BBC Teach More than 10,000 athletes representing over 200 countries competed for ...

Zeus was the ruler of the Olympian gods and brother to Poseidon and Hades. Zeus was worshiped throughout the Greek world, the most important sites being at Athens, Acragas, and Olympia. At Olympia ...

As a sacred place used regularly in religious ceremonies, as well as playing host to the Ancient Games, Olympia was at the centre of Greek civilisation. Renowned expert Paul Christesen gives ...

These gods were a bit like humans, but they lived forever and were much more powerful. They felt human emotions, like love, anger and jealousy, and they did not always behave themselves.

The heritage specialists were appointed by main contractor Laing O’Rourke to carry out the restoration work. Heritage construction experts DBR London (DBR) have commenced the task of restoring the ...