The Origins of the Olympic Games

Posted on | May 14, 2008 | 1 Comment

The original Olympic Games are generally agreed upon to have been first recorded in 776 BC in Olympia Greece, celebrated until AD 393. Scholars diverge as to the exact date, with some citing a date as early as 884 BC and as late as 704BC, but the date of 776 BC is the most [...]

Art in Ancient Greece

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The Art of Ancient Greece has exerted a profound influence on the art and architecture we experience in today. The echoes of Ancient Greece can be seen in buildings, sculptures, and other works of art through the centuries and even in the modern lines of today’s designs.
The art of Ancient Greece is universally recognized [...]