Academically, I am from a science background. Dates, years and odd names of emperors were never my cup of tea. Still, some ...

The origins of ancient Greek city names like Athens and Olympia reflect mythology, history, and the development of Greek ...

This week sees the Olympic flame pass from Greece to Italy en route to Milan for the Winter Games. Euronews spent a day ...

New International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears as she urged nations to come together in ...

From Olympia — birthplace of the ancient games — to Milan’s San Siro Stadium on Feb. 6, the torch will cross Italy’s cities ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bystander’s cellphone video showing federal immigration agents detaining a man in Olympia last week is prompting concern among city officials and immigrant advocates, who question ...

The statue of Zeus at Olympia, Greece, was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and arguably the most famous statue of its day. Once built as a shrine to honor the Greek god Zeus, this statue ...

“Then Zeus no longer held back his might; but straight his heart was filled with fury and he showed forth all his strength. From Heaven and from Olympus he came forthwith, hurling his lightning: the ...

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Deutsche Bank is going to be at the center of one of the largest refinancing deals in the history of the United Kingdom. The German lender will provide the massive $1.7 billion loan to refinance ...

A sizzling start to the 2025 Capital Lakefair festival on Wednesday included a new food vendor: The Olympia Hindu Temple & Cultural Center was selling tasty treats from India, including samosas, ...