The Olympic Games began in ancient Greece in July 776 BC at Olympia however, it is thought the games began many years before.. As a festival with athletic events staged to honor the god, Zeus, the ...
As the Paris Games approach, so does the Olympic torch. Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic ...
As the 2024 Olympics make their debut, I can not help but think back to the original Olympic games in ancient Greece more than 2,000 years ago. When I teach about those ancient competitions, I ...
KARE 11: Centuries ago, the ancient Olympics took on a similar role in society
MINNEAPOLIS — When University of Minnesota history professor Dr. Andrew Gallia watches the Olympics these days, he notices some striking similarities to the ancient version of the games that began in ...
Centuries ago, the ancient Olympics took on a similar role in society
Ancient Olympians were renowned for their strength and agility, but were any of these athletes women? And were there other sporting opportunities in which women in ancient Greece could compete? The ...
Smithsonian Magazine: Nine Things You Didn’t Know About the Ancient Olympic Games
Artnet: What to Know About the Greek Discobolus, a Hallmark of the Ancient Olympics
What to Know About the Greek Discobolus, a Hallmark of the Ancient Olympics
The Conversation: Nude athletes and fights to the death: what really happened at the ancient Olympics
Nude athletes and fights to the death: what really happened at the ancient Olympics