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 ...

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

The towering Greek philosopher and poet Homer described olive oil as “liquid gold” and the Greek tragedian extraordinaire Sophocles called olives “our sweet silvered wet nurse”. Olive oil is the oil ...

FROM salad dressings to bread dips and roasted veg, olive oil has long been celebrated as a kitchen staple with powerful ...

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 ...

from ancient storage rooms at the Palace of Nestor in Pylos to hotels offering olive oil-focused experiences. Olive oil tastings, shops, and experiences can be found all throughout Greece.

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 ...