With the 2012 Summer Games going on in full force, we were curious about the history between the classic olive branch wreaths and Olympic athletes. With the 2012 Summer Games going on in full ...

Where can you find a bit of Egypt and Venice in Crete? Why is an olive wreath put on the head of a champion and why was there a jar of olive oil at Zeus’ feet? When was Chania the home to Minoans?

On Wednesday, a big part of the prize arrived in Boston. The Champions olive wreaths have arrived from Marathon, Greece, and stopped by the WBZ-TV studios on Wednesday. They've been freshly dipped ...

THE GREEK CONSULATE OF BOSTON AND THE ALPHA OMEGA COUNCIL PRESENTED FOR OLIVE BRANCH WREATHS TO THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. THOSE WREATHS WILL CROWN THE WINNERS OF MONDAY’S MARATHON ...

Everyone who completes the Boston Marathon gets a medal, but only the winners of the top races get a golden wreath.The singing of the Greek national anthem was part of Thursday night’s ceremony ...