Dr Judith Swaddling is an Assistant Keeper in the Greek and Roman Department at the British Museum. She is author of The Ancient Olympic Games, a guide to both the games and the site of ancient ...

According to tradition the first Olympics took place in 776 BC ... hero Pelops (from which the name of the Peloponnese region of Greece originates) establish the festival after defeating King ...

Who were the ancient Greeks? Discover different ancient Greek cities and find out how they were ruled. How did the Olympic Games begin? Learn how the Olympic Games began over 2,700 years ago!

The modern Olympics is a global showcase and celebration of extraordinary athletic feats and fierce competition. It's an ...

The connection between the lunar and solar eclipses was an important part of setting the date of the ancient Olympics. The beginning of the ancient games marked the beginning of what the Greeks ...

Greece failed to capitalize on the legacy of the 2004 Olympics. According to data from the Finance Ministry, organizing the event cost 9.2 billion US dollars, reported AFP.

TOKYO — Greece has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics artistic swimming competitions after four of their athletes tested positive for COVID-19, the Greek Olympic Committee said on Tuesday. One athlete ...

Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo is to become the first black athlete to bear the flag for Greece at the Olympics. The two-time NBA MVP will carry the flag alongside race walker ...

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 Europeans' aggressive play clearly illustrated why the team had yet to lose at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with a record of three wins and one draw. Following their clash with the United States, make ...

The Metropolis of New Jersey GOYA Olympics were held on a sunny Memorial Day weekend at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. This year’s participants numbered at more than 500 from 16 ...

After capturing the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, Victor Wembanyama's French teammate, Evan Fournier, signed with a Greek basketball club. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania ...