Why is the ancient Greek man Pheidippides, the greatest runner in world history after whose exploits the concept ... This story has to do with the desperate days of the Persian invasion of Greece.
The 41st Athens Marathon kicks off with a historic race, celebrating athletic legacy and honoring the spirit of the ancient marathon.
In 1977, archaeologist Manolis Andronikos unearthed a magnificent tomb at Vergina, Greece, forever changing our understanding ...