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 ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 B.C. By ABC News. February 9, 2018, 8:58 AM. 1:27. An illustration by De Courten depicting the Ancient Greek Olympic Games.

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 ...

This is a Short History Of….The Ancient Olympics. A Noiser Production, written by Lindsay Galvin. With thanks to Dr Nigel Spivey, a senior lecturer in Classics, at the University of Cambridge.

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, here are nine surprising facts about the famed ancient sporting competition that inspired both Coubertin and later iterations of the Games. 1. The Olympic ...

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.