Counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia left an unforgettable impression on everyone who saw it. Completed in 466 B.C.E. after eight years of construction, ...

It is important that we, as human beings have an interest in our history and remain curious about the past, as it shapes our present and the world we inhabit today. The 7 wonders of the ancient world ...

From Giza to Rio de Janeiro, these sights will inspire your next historical vacation. The Colossus of Rhodes was, as the name suggests, absolutely massive. Built by the Rhodians on the Greek Island of ...

Throughout history, the monumental constructions of the ancient world have gripped imaginations as much for their feats of engineering as for their restricted number and prior acclaim. From Alexander ...

History: In about 450 B.C., the city of Olympia -- where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. -- built a temple to honor the god Zeus. Many considered the Doric-style temple too simple, so a ...

For centuries, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have stirred fascination. These legendary structures, once towering symbols of human achievement, continue to inspire artists, travelers, and ...

JUST one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still stands – with the rest lost to plunder, fire, earthquakes and the mysteries of time. Here’s what really happened to those lost wonders, and ...

Archaeologists found an ancient bust of the Greek god Zeus in western Turkey. Located right near the remains of a temple dedicated to Aphrodite, the statue is a remnant of one of the Roman Empire’s ...

If you’re not very familiar with the wonders of the world it might be nerve-wracking to hear that there are seven ancient wonders, seven new wonders and what people now refer to as the eight wonders ...