From gladiators to mock naval battles, what were the major sports events in the ancient world?

The ancient Athenian writer Isocrates (436–338 BC) once commented: "Many cities judge those who excel in the athletic ...

German woman who stole 2,400-year-old Greek relic returns it 50 years later: ‘Never too late to do the right thing’

The Ionic column capital, made of limestone and measuring about 9 inches high and 13 inches wide, was taken from a ...
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Where to Watch Ancient Olympics: Let the Games Begin (2004)

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Time

An Olympics Exhibit Fails to Grapple with the Games’ Complicated History

Part of an exhibit being shown at London‘s Royal Opera House during the Olympics — called “The Olympic Journey: The Story of the Games”– is dedicated to U.S. track legend Jesse Owens. For good reason: ...
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Italy to propose global ceasefire for 2026 Winter Olympics

A global truce for the duration of February's 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will be sought by hosts Italy.
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Veritas Preparatory School – Classical and Christian Veritas Second Graders Channel the Olympic Spirit

Veritas Preparatory School was abuzz with excitement as second graders capped off a unit on Ancient Greece with their very ...
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Italy Advocates for Global Olympic Ceasefire at U.N.

Italy plans to propose a worldwide ceasefire for the United Nations ahead of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. The ...

Host Italy to have unprecedented 4 flag bearers at Olympics opening ceremonies

Italy will have a pair of flag bearers in both host cities, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, with a male and female athlete ...