The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and ...

The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?

Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The ...

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From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics.

The Winter Olympics began with a rare dual-city opening in Italy, with Greece leading tradition at the 25th Winter Games.

The parade of delegations is one of the most cherished traditions of the Games.