The Tower of Babel has a surprising parallel in Greek mythology—Otus and Ephialtes’ daring attempt to reach Olympus.

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Ancient Greeks saw Olympus as a divine realm of Zeus and the gods, not a mountain. Its link to Mount Olympus emerged in later traditions.

Before Zeus could rule as the king of the ancient Greek gods, he had to defeat his father and the Titans in a decade-long war ...

For history lovers, its ancient ruins and museums lined with artifacts should entice—but if your idea of a getaway is one ...

Nestled in the heart of Marshall, Little Amerricka is the plucky little park that could. It’s like someone shrunk down all ...

If you’re looking for some family fun in Wisconsin, you’re in luck! There are plenty of amusement parks throughout Wisconsin ...

Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki, gave the world Greece’s best-known street snack – the souvlaki skewers and pita-gyro.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say more than 170 migrants have been picked up from rickety boats in the past three days with most found off the southern tip of the country in a route ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,600-year-old monumental complex on the tiny Aegean islet of Dhaskalio, shedding new light on early Greek civilization. This discovery, which includes around 60 marble ...

The shining white marble-based structures were designed to glisten in the sun and potentially symbolize ancient creation myths for those within viewing distance. The summit was a sacred site of ...

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority is conducting the 100-day review of Olympic infrastructure. Read some of the submissions here.See all 13 stories. Olympians could ...