Greek myth states that the region near Asini was first populated by the Dryopes, an ancient tribe driven out by Hercules.

While one legends claims the games were established by Heracles (Hercules), who brought a sacred olive tree to Olympia, an alternative myth has the hero Pelops (from which the name of the ...

NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE has announced a brand new performance partnership with the London Handel Festival with their ...