Boxer Theagenes of Thasos was one of the towering sports figures from the ancient Olympic Games who supposedly won 1,400 ...

Dr Judith Swaddling is an Assistant Keeper in the Greek and Roman Department at ... She acted as consultant for a documentary video on the ancient Olympics made for the International Olympic ...

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece -- Even without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece. Cloudy skies ...

Find out what events were at the ancient Olympics. What was it like to live in an ancient Greek family? What was everyday life like in ancient Greece? Find out about family life, entertainment ...

A very different kind of Olympics is underway in Rio de Janeiro to honour the original games in Ancient Greece - where all the competitors are naked. The sporty naturists wear just a suntan as ...

in southern Greece, became famous for its temples and monuments. The gold and ivory Statue of Zeus that sat upon his throne in the high temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The Summer Olympics are a multi-sport spectacle that captivates the world every four years. Inspired by the ancient Greek Olympics, the modern games began in Athens in 1896. Featuring both team and ...

The idea for the Olympic flame has its roots in ancient Greece, where a sacred fire was kept burning throughout the Ancient Olympics in deference to "the gods." A symbolic fire was introduced in 1928 ...