On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic games began in Athens, Greece with the opening ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium ...
As the first rays of morning light pierce through the clouds and fall upon these ancient ruins, a fine rain quietly descends. The raindrops fall on stone columns, statues, and crumbling walls, as if ...
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Seven candidates in the IOC presidential ... “Greece and Greek civilization have given the world two wonderful gifts — democracy and the Olympic Games,” said IOC ...
Boxing in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today.
the city that in ancient times was the birthplace of the games that later inspired the modern Olympic Games. Greece’s culture minister, Lina Mendoni, attended a ceremony Friday at the museum ...
Olympics-IOC Session Opens in Ancient Olympia as Presidential Election Looms ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee kicked of its session in Olympia, site of the ...
The island hopping is incredible, but Greece's ancient ruins, ski resorts, wineries, thermal pools, and pristine beaches ...
Comparison of the Diets of Ancient Greek and Roman Athletes with Modern Practices Authors: Dr. Adrian Paul Harrison (unseen) ...
The 7th century B.C. artifact was on display at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, the city that in ancient times was the birthplace of the games that later inspired the modern Olympic Games.