Only one Englishman who had a great Olympic career ever stood for the IOC presidency before Sebastian Coe, and Coe will try ...

The Archaeological Site The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, ...

Not many events in history show what the culture of ancient Greece was like as well as the Panhellenic Games do.

The project, known as “Ancient Olympia: Common Place” was inaugurated last week by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Mitsotakis stated, “the project ‘Ancient Olympia: Common Place ...

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — The IOC is the undisputed champion of running the most tightly managed sports election, one compared by veteran Olympic watchers to a conclave to pick a pope.

The history and techniques of Pankration, an ancient Greek martial art, have had a significant impact on modern mixed martial ...

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.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the undisputed master of tightly controlling its presidential elections, with ...

Olympia, where temperatures reach a pleasant 16C in April, is perfect for those looking to dodge the intense summer heat. As the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, this quaint village on the ...