Counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia left an unforgettable impression on everyone who saw it. Completed in 466 B.C.E. after eight years of construction, ...

History: In about 450 B.C., the city of Olympia -- where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. -- built a temple to honor the god Zeus. Many considered the Doric-style temple too simple, so a ...

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was destroyed in the fifth century AD. Now thanks to 3D printing, it lives again. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes to get you as enthralled with the ...