Friday marked the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will be the most spread-out Games in history. (AP Photo) ...

Greece's culture ministry introduces a new online portal for booking visits to archaeological sites and museums, aiming to ...

The Quote of the Day today is by Pythagoras. He was the ancient Greek math genius behind the theorem and mystic philosophy.

Mariah Carey took center stage to help kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony at 100-year-old San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.

The Olympic torch is a symbol of peace and unity , passed around the world in the spirit of co-operation, and for each Games, ...

What happened during the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony live from Milan? Read on for all the memorable moments, including the Parade of Nations and fabulous performances.

There are several prominent names that have been selected as torch bearers, and 10,000 individuals are involved. Rower Petros Gkaidatzis was the first torchbearer after the flame was lit in Olympia, ...

Ancient Greek philosopher Protagoras, a religious skeptic, faced exile and burning of writings after questioning the ...

An ancient skyscraper considered the seventh wonder of the world crumbled to ruin centuries ago. Now an ambitious ...

The battle over the 2,600-year-old Greek limestone quarry in Marseille has reached a definitive—albeit ...

Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The ...

What are Olympic medals made of? The answer varies depending on the time period of the Olympics you look into. (AP Photo) ...