The first Olympic Games took place here way back in 776BC; it’s where the town of Sparta is located, where Paris of Troy and Helen eloped from, and where you’ll find the Gates of Hades.

In 1834, Sparta was re-established by Greece’s new king—Otto—and his court. A royal transplant from Germany, Otto wanted a city of wide boulevards and parks but you wouldn’t know it today.

However, ancient Greeks did not see themselves as a unified nation, probably because they never existed under the same state roof. Instead, they identified primarily as citizens of their city-states, ...

The upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Shadows seems to have re-ignited the interest of PC players (on Steam) in an earlier title in the series — Assassin's Creed Odyssey from 2018.

Athens, the historic capital of Greece, boasted world-famous ancient attractions including the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and Temple of Athena ...

Hundreds of firefighters assisted by dozens of aircraft have been tackling the blaze since Sunday as it barrelled from a forest off the town of Varnavas, 35km (22 miles) from the capital, into ...

Paris Olympics 2024 News: Explore the legacy of Olympic host cities, from the ancient splendor of Athens to modern marvels like Paris. India showcased progress at the 2024 Pari ...

A fast-spreading wildfire tore through several neighborhoods close to the Greek capital of Athens on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to evacuate their homes.

Mighty Marathon . It was Michel Breal who suggested to Olympics founder Pierre de Coubertin to have a particularly long race to honour the legendary runner Pheidippides for his thankless endeavour.

The Olympics that we know and love today trace its roots to ancient times, as far back as 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece. To stream KARE 11 on your phone, you need the KARE 11 app. Download the KARE ...

The sacred flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics, which was lit on April 16 in Olympia, birthplace of the ancient Games, will journey to the four corners of Greece before heading to France on April 27. As ...