The Olympics, which took place every four years until at least 393 A.D., was the premier sporting, social and cultural gathering of the ancient Greeks. When did the modern Olympic Games start?

Here’s what to know: Why it started: While sports fans might figuratively worship certain athletes at the Rio Olympics, actual religious worship was a key part of the ancient games.The games ...

The Olympics: Ancient versus Modern. By Dr Stephen Instone Last updated 2011-02-17. Today's Olympic Games are based on what took place at Olympia, in Greece, nearly three millennia ago.

The 2024 Olympics are set to begin on July 26 and will continue through August 11 in Paris, France. Athletes from 206 countries in total will compete. With roots in Ancient Greece, the modern ...

The ancient Olympic Games were always held at Olympia in the western Peloponnese. Here, at the heart of the sacred precinct of Zeus, stood the magnificent Temple of Zeus, the chief god of Greek ...

Pelops married the departed king’s daughter and instituted the Olympic Games to celebrate his victory. For centuries, the ancient Olympics were held at Olympia, a sacred site in Southern Greece.

For example, ancient athletes would swear an oath before competing to follow the rules and compete with honour and respect. It's a tradition that persists at the modern Olympic Games.