Olive trees were a vital resource for the ancient Mediterranean world. They provided wood for shipbuilding (and Heracles’ ...

In ancient Greece, Olympic victors were crowned ... Plans are also afoot to open a restaurant and a museum. Nearly half of all Greek olive oil is produced on Crete, making the nation’s largest ...

The olive oil award given to Olympic champions came from the sacred groves of Athena, the patroness of Athens, according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In general, ancient ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Centuries before runners lined up on the track to compete in the Olympic Games, athletes ...