Did Easter come from an ancient Greek festival? Scholars have long linked the customs involved in this celebration with pagan ...

Ancient Greeks held festivals, sacrifices, games, and religious processions at the site; today it’s a magnet for tourists. PHOTOGRAPH BY VINCENT J. MUSI-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF THE ACROPOLIS ...

One of the fundamental beliefs of the Ancient Greeks was that their beloved gods were immortal, but were they? How did they ...

These sanctuaries also functioned as centers for festivals ... the region’s religious and political life. Each new discovery brings us closer to understanding how ancient Greeks lived ...

This discovery offers new insights into ancient Greek religious practices and underscores ... These sanctuaries also functioned as centers for festivals and rituals, which included sacrifices ...

Ancient Greeks believed the track’s 210-yard length had been marked out by Hercules himself. For nearly 12 centuries, it was the focus of the greatest recurring festival in Western history.

Six catchy songs to learn exploring the civilisation and stories of Ancient Greece ... These began life as a religious festival for the god Zeus and became a popular competitive athletic event ...

Leonidas of Rhodes is our guide to the Olympic Games, as held in Ancient Greece. Running ... So they’re as much a religious festival as a sporting event. The statue of Zeus here is one of ...