THE STATUE OF ZEUS AT OLYMPIA Departing in the shadow of the Acropolis from Athens, the traditional center of ancient learning, a scholartourist of 250 B.C. would likely have set off on his grand ...

Ancient Greek history is full of men who left their own mark for their military genius, bravery, artistic greatness, and ...

Pausanias narrates that the Statue of Zeus at Olympia was anointed with olive oil to protect its ivory from the humid climate. Additionally, Vitruvius and Pliny the Elder mention in their writings ...

Created around 436 BC by the renowned Greek sculptor Phidias, the 39-foot (12m) gold and ivory plated statue of Zeus stood within the Temple of Zeus at Olympia in western Greece. A masterpiece of ...

Some of the oldest ancient temples continue to fulfil their original purpose after thousands of years, continuing their ...

The Archaeological Site The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, you can almost hear the echoes of the past, as if the ancient athletes ...

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...

An ancient Greek statue of Hermes is displayed in the archeological museum in Olympia, Greece, in 2012. The motivation for scenting and adorning statues was primarily religious. "It was primarily ...

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is said to have been regularly anointed with olive oil to protect its ivory surface. The perfumes were meant to ...

The impressive decoration of the temple includeda huge gold and ivory statue of Zeus, and even a snake that had been brought from India especially for the purpose! At the same time, four imposing ...