(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) The Paris Olympics are underway. Northwestern University international politics professor Ian Hurd and student Sadie Barlow explore the history and geopolitics of ...

A century ago, in 1924, Paris also hosted the summer Olympics, and the history of the Games is on display throughout this year's edition. If you're curious about learning more about Olympic ...

Love it, hate it or still deciding, there’s no denying that the Olympics is a part of L.A.’s history and DNA. Now, as some look ahead to the next four years and L.A.’s plans for hosting the ...

The history of the Summer Olympics does not just show us how sports have evolved over time, but also holds a mirror up to the political and social contexts of the period. In preparation for this ...

The 2024 Paris Olympics promises to be a compelling watch ... DeHart Hubbard made history, becoming the first African-American to capture gold in an individual event with his stunning display ...

These problems – known as the "winner's curse" – have a long history. Debts from the 1976 Montreal Olympics were only paid off in 2006. Revenues do not cover spending: Tokyo made $5.8bn in ...

1964: Yoko Ono joins performance artists subtly protesting ahead of the Tokyo Games The 1964 Olympics is considered a huge milestone in modern Japanese history, marking the nation’s pivot ...