Winter Olympics closing ceremony celebrates athletes, Italian art at ancient Roman amphitheater

The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Greek Reporter

How a 2,700-Year-Old Ancient Greek Helmet Became a National Treasure of South Korea

A 2,700-year-old ancient Greek helmet of the Corinthian type discovered in ancient Olympia is now a national treasure of ...

Did ancient Greeks let women compete in the Olympics?

The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?

Olympics history: Greek roots, modern era, future plans, more

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and ...
Iowa Public Radio

Where the word 'Olympics' comes from and what it means to someone who competed there

The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the gods would descend from Mount Olympus into the town ...
KXAN

Ancient pledge proposed to suspend all wars for Winter Olympics

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — If the rules of ancient Greece were observed today, drone and missile fire over Ukraine would stop on Friday as guns fall silent in the Olympic tradition. The Milan Cortina ...
Greek Reporter

Winter Olympics 2026 Open in Italy as Greece Leads Parade in Historic Dual Flame Ceremony

The Winter Olympics began with a rare dual-city opening in Italy, with Greece leading tradition at the 25th Winter Games.
WKRG

Ancient pledge proposed to suspend all wars for Winter Olympics

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — If the rules of ancient Greece were observed today, drone and missile fire over Ukraine would stop on Friday as guns fall silent in the Olympic tradition. Semmes traffic stop ...