In 776 B.C.E., spectators gathered in Olympia, Greece, to watch a simple footrace. Thus began the ancient Olympics, the classical sporting competition that continued for more than a millennium ...

The Olympics that we know and love today trace its roots to ancient times, as far back as 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece.

The graphic shows the ancient hippodrome, a U-shape stadium structure used for hosting chariot races in Ancient Olympics. It is believed that the terraces could accommodate more than 30,000 spectators ...

The Ancient Olympic games looked markedly different from today's games. For example, competitors had to be naked during competitions, and some athletes died competing in combat sports like boxing.

A popular game in Ancient Greece and one of the core events within the Ancient Olympic Games (which trace back to the 7th century B.C.E.), the discus thrower motif was a common one within the ...

From Stone Age astronomy to Viking law and Roman goddesses, cultures across time have honored the longest day of the year ...

In this Aug. 4 X post, for example, a user stated that during the original Olympics held in ancient Greece, women were not allowed to compete in or even attend any events: (@sales_belinda / X) ...

"It was at Amsterdam 1928 that the tradition of the Greek delegation marching first was introduced – owing to the status of the founding country of the ancient Olympic Games," the official ...

The ancient Olympics were held in honor of Zeus, king of the Greek gods. By the mid-second century B.C.E., the Roman Empire had taken control of Greece, including Olympia.

The ancient Olympics were held in honor of Zeus, king of the Greek gods. By the mid-second century B.C.E., the Roman Empire had taken control of Greece, including Olympia.