From the olive wreaths of Olympic champions to the gold crowns of Hellenistic aristocrats, wreaths have symbolized glory, ...

Boxing in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today.

Comparison of the Diets of Ancient Greek and Roman Athletes with Modern Practices Authors: Dr. Adrian Paul Harrison (unseen) ...

The Greek island of Crete, where some of the world's best olive oil is made, is home to one of the oldest olive trees that still bears fruit. The Olive Tree of Vouves is thought to be at least 2,000 ...

The 144th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held at Ancient Olympia is expected to elect a new President ...

A new president of the IOC will be elected Thursday, just the 10th leader in its 131-year history after one of the most open ...

A new president of the IOC will be elected Thursday as just the 10th leader in its 131-year history after one of the most ...

Down the Ionian coast is the International Olympic Committee's own Conclave today - and its most contested presidential ...

The race to become world sport's most powerful figure has entered the finishing straight with International Olympic Committee (IOC) members in Greece to elect a new president for the first time since ...

Rain at Ancient Olympia meant the ceremonial opening of the four-day meeting could not take place at the Temple of Hera where ...

PYLOS, Greece - The slow-burn race for the most powerful job in world sport roared into life on Wednesday, set against the ...