The next time you watch the extravaganza that is the modern Olympic Games, consider this: It all started with a simple ...

My tour of Olympia began in the ship's wood-paneled wardroom, where officers would eat, work, and socialize. Even the wardroom included a 6-pounder gun in the corner for use during battle.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW) have announced a historic ...

Image caption, The ancient Olympic athletes would enter the stadium by walking under this archway. The ancient games were also a religious festival, held in honour of Zeus, the king of the gods.

Leonidas of Rhodes is our guide to the Olympic Games, as held in Ancient Greece. Running. Jumping. Throwing. Wrestling. Boxing. Horse racing. We’ve got it all going on! Welcome to Olympia ...

“The foundation for the ancient Olympic Games to take place in peace ... Chinese capital before setting off on a flame exhibition tour. The traditional torch relay in Greece has been cancelled ...