The Hagia Sophia mosaics are unique and represent the ultimate example of Byzantine craftsmanship. They are the only surviving examples of Byzantine mosaics from such a lengthy time period. They cover ...

The Olympic flame still burns brightly in Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, where the modern-day games have their Greek ...

Take a flight of discovery high above the ancient ruins of Paestum, Italy, a once-glorious Greek city with well-preserved temples, standing as a testament to classical architecture. Marvel at the ...

The city, known as Akragas in Greek, was founded circa 580 B.C.E. and was the largest Greek colony in Sicily. It is particularly famous for its temples and sanctuaries, some of which are the best ...

The Parthenon and Beyond: Ancient Greek Temples Revealed by Drone. Posted: April 8, 2025 | Last updated: April 8, 2025 Soar over the ancient temples of Greece with this breathtaking drone footage.

More than a century after its initial discovery, the only known amphitheater on the Ionian Islands is finally seeing the light of day. Perched on a hillside on Lefkada, an island off the west ...

CR: Steve Swayne – C.C BY 2.0 Valley of the Temples The Valley of the Temples, which is located in Sicily, Italy, has some of the most outstanding examples of Greek architecture. It is a UNESCO World ...

In a historic revival of Hellenic worship, a newly built temple dedicated to the ancient Greek gods Zeus and Pan has been unveiled in Arcadia. This marks the first such construction in nearly 1,700 ...

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A Greek temple found in Gloucestershire has a stunning garden with hidden tunnels and lakes offering a slice of the Mediterranean country where guests can even stay the night. The awe-inspiring ...