Condensing Athens — a metropolis that was established in the fifth century BCE — into 24 hours is near impossible, but this ...

During the 6th Congress of the European Olympic Academies held in Greece this week, the President of the UIPM, Dr Klaus ...

Condensing Athens — a metropolis that was established in the fifth century BCE — into 24 hours is near impossible, but this ...

Somehow, the International Olympic Committee and the city of Antwerp and government of Belgium would stage the games after a ...

Every story has a beginning, and so does that of the Ancient Olympic Games, of course. In this case ... seeks to explain one of the darkest and most enigmatic episodes of early modern Europe: the ...

Erected for the occasion of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, the Panathenaic Stadium is the incredibly faithful replica of the original Panathenaic Stadium commissioned by Roman senator Herodes ...

The evolution of sports into a global entertainment industry is a multifaceted process influenced by historical developments, ...

Greektown Chicago celebrates the Marathon's ancient origins with events as the Chicago Marathon passes through the historic ...

One of the most outstanding messengers in ancient history was Euchid, who gained fame for his journey following the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC. It is believed that he covered an impressive distance ...

As the 2024 Paris Olympics is in full swing, let's test your knowledge about the greatest sporting event on the planet. From ancient Greece to the modern era, the Olympics have captured hearts and ...

It has been 130 years since educator Coubertin proclaimed the founding of the modern Olympics in Paris. He was inspired by the “Ancient Olympics” held in Olympia on the Peloponnese Peninsula ...

He called it religio athetae—the religion of athletics. And he fervently believed that the achievement of perfection of mind and body was the path to the world’s redemption. And so, Pierre de ...