The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece.

The gymnasium (i.e. gym) in ancient Greece was an important institution, as exercising and keeping one's body fit were vital ...

Have you ever been daydreaming mid-run and wondered why the distance you are training for is exactly 42.195 kilometres? It ...

Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed the remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known as ...

Tour operator Olympic Holidays has added Albania to its range for 2025, along with an expansion of its range to Greece and ...

Race walking is making an unexpected comeback in an era where high-intensity workouts and ultra-marathons dominate fitness headlines. This centuries-old ...

Cupping is a recovery technique that is seen to promote enhanced blood flow and reduce inflammation, but how beneficial is ...

John A. Martino and Michael P. O'Kane's historical novel 'Olympia and the Birth of the Olympic Games' takes readers to the dawn of an "ancient Hellenic civilisation" following the Greek Dark Ages.

In professional sport, little things can make the difference between winning and losing. Mental and breathing coach Yasin Seiwasser believes in the power of breathing as a way to improve the ...

Boxing in the ancient Olympics was a fierce and unforgiving sport, first introduced in 688 BCE. Unlike modern boxing, ancient Greek boxing had minimal rules and no weight classes, leading to often ...

At the area designated for writing the Chinese character fu, which symbolizes good fortune, tables were neatly arranged with ...

An innovative manufacturing technique used by Romans has been found to be the key to their concrete lasting for over 2,000 ...