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 ...
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?
The history and techniques of Pankration, an ancient Greek martial art, have had a significant impact on modern mixed martial arts (MMA).
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As the world converges on Paris for the 33rd Olympiad, it’s a reminder of the ancient heritage of the Olympic movement. It starts with the term “Olympiad.” It was how the ...
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Ancient Greece is often credited with numerous innovations that have shaped our modern world. From philosophy and democracy ...
ATHENS, Greece — Officials in Ancient Olympia are protesting the decision to hold the next International Olympic Committee session in a neighboring region of southern Greece, rather than at the ...
Olympians' diets have evolved since the ancient games, when athletes were mostly vegetarian. For his "Tasting History" YouTube series, Max Miller recreated an ancient Greek dish. The recipe was ...