There are many strange and fascinating facts buried in the long, bizarre history of the Olympics. The Summer Olympics of 2016 ...

If you’re an American traveling to anywhere in Greece, there’s a very good chance that your travels will take you through Athens – whether you like it or not. We’re asked all the time whether or not ...

Women Weren't Allowed to Attend Ancient Olympics? The original Olympic Games in ancient Greece took place in Olympia.

Max Miller of "Tasting History" created a recipe from Ancient Greece in honor of the games' early athletes. Many ate vegetarian diets at first.

The Arènes de Lutèce is a hidden gem in Paris, an ancient Roman amphitheater in the middle of a normal neighborhood.

Olympics Centuries ago, the ancient Olympics took on a similar role in society The Olympics that we know and love today trace its roots to ancient times, as far back as 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece.

THE SACRED SITE OF OLYMPIA The games are held at the site of Olympia, very close to the city of Elis. Other cities in Greece held games but the ancient Olympics were the most famous and prestigious.

For nearly 12 centuries, the Ancient Greeks honoured their gods with one of the most famous sporting contests in the world: The Olympic Games. Athletes represented their city states to compete for ...

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games officially kicked off in Paris, France, on July 26 with an Opening Ceremony outside along the city's famed Seine River before the sports competitions.

Olympics Why does Greece go first in the Olympic Opening Ceremony? It's a nod to ancient Greece's role in inventing the Olympic Games. To stream 11Alive on your phone, you need the 11Alive app.

Anyone watching the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics saw Greece's athletes sail out onto the Seine River ahead of the rest of the countries competing. Why did Greece go first?