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

As a sacred place used regularly in religious ceremonies, as well as playing host to the Ancient Games, Olympia was at the centre of Greek civilisation. Renowned expert Paul Christesen gives ...

Here, we give you the essential lowdown, highlight our favourite facts. Full of blood, passion and extraordinary feats of athletic endeavour, the Olympic Games were the sporting, social and cultural ...

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!

She is author of The Ancient Olympic Games, a guide to both the games and the site of ancient Olympia. She acted as consultant for a documentary video on the ancient Olympics made for the ...

Travel back to where the Olympic Games began with the mesmerizing digital exhibition, "The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece." Presented by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, this online showcase ...

Only IOC members can be presidential candidates and the other contenders are board member Kirsty Coventry and three more ...

Dec. 5, 2024 — Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of one of the world's most important food ...

As temperatures rise globally, winter sports around the world are already feeling the impact. In this woodworking video I use ...

Egyptian authorities have arrested two men for attempting to steal hundreds of ancient artifacts from the bottom of the sea, the country’s interior ministry said in a Monday statement.