Leonidas of Rhodes is our guide to the Olympic Games, as held in Ancient Greece. Running. Jumping. Throwing. Wrestling. Boxing. Horse racing. We’ve got it all going on! Welcome to Olympia ...

Who were the ancient Greeks? Discover different ancient Greek cities and find out how they were ruled. How did the Olympic Games begin? Learn how the Olympic Games began over 2,700 years ago!

There are many mysteries concerning the ancient Greek world, including the identity of some of its most illustrious members ...

The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC with a single ... the location of the sanctuary and the most illustrious competition in ancient Greece remained a mystery.

On April 16, a group gathered in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace ... torch was lit and carried to the ancient stadium, where the first recorded Olympic games took place. Typically, the ceremony ...

Average temperatures hover around 19°C in May, with highs of 23°C, making it the perfect time to explore before the summer ...

This stunning Greek peninsula offers stunning natural beaches, coves, charming towns, is the birthplace of the Olympic Games ...

The Olympic cauldron for these Games is "a tribute to the first flight in a hydrogen ... The idea for the Olympic flame has its roots in ancient Greece, where a sacred fire was kept burning throughout ...

the city that in ancient times was the birthplace of the games that later inspired the modern Olympic Games. Greece’s culture minister, Lina Mendoni, attended a ceremony Friday at the museum ...