Over the centuries, other events were added, like chariot races, wrestling, long-distance running ... Olympic games "the most celebrated of all contests in sports." Current research suggests the ...

Image caption, The ancient Olympic athletes would enter the stadium by walking under this archway. The ancient games were also a religious festival, held in honour of Zeus, the king of the gods.

Ancient Olympics - Yep, just like in the movies ... There were hot air balloon races on the outskirts of the city in Vincennes. Athletes were judged on distance traveled, time in the air, and ...

The Greek historian Arrian (c. 86–160 AD) said he appreciated the glory of victory at an Olympic games, but also warned it ...

Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games ... has traditionally been lit in Olympia and transported by runners to ...

Twenty-four athletes would wind up with a temporary hold on the torch ... where a sacred fire was kept burning throughout the Ancient Olympics in deference to "the gods." A symbolic fire was ...

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 ...