The next time you watch the extravaganza that is the modern Olympic Games, consider this: It all started with a simple ...

According to tradition the first Olympics took place in 776 BC ... which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Image caption, The ancient Olympic athletes would enter ... Cynisca of Sparta was a famous princess who competed in the Olympics. She was the first woman to win a race as a chariot owner against ...

Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site two days before the contest Thursday ...

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 ...

Equestrian was part of the ancient Olympic Games and included events such as horseback racing and chariot racing, which were introduced to the Games in 680 BC. Equestrian events in the modern Olympics ...

Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games ... the year of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens. The Belem ...

Accompanied by several other priestesses and dancers, all dressed in traditional garbs, the Olympic torch was lit and carried to the ancient stadium, where the first recorded Olympic games took place.

which include the stadium where the first Olympic Games were held, tourists can also visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The museum is home to many sculptures, artefacts, and ancient ...