In Rizal’s time, it was almost impossible to move up the ranks because birth and race pretty much dictated your place in ...

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While the first known Olympics were in southern Greece in 776 BCE, the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896 . Athletes from 14 countries participated, with the largest delegations ...

The Springwater has had other names and has been a speakeasy called 'The Pirate's Den.' Now it's a Nashville dive bar with a long history.

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Italy were hosts for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Check out which cities have previously hosted Olympic festivities now.

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Get to know the youngest Olympians in history, from 10-year-old pioneers to teen gold medalists, who proved age is no barrier to Olympic greatness.

Community solar agreement will deliver millions in long-term energy savings and add 17.5 MW of distributed solar capacity to ...

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The home, once known for its backyard beer garden, has transformed into a destination for retreats and other events.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, the samba-dancing skier from Brazil, won South America's first ever Winter Games medal in the men's ...

That same year, Olympians got a chance to show off their aim while competing in live pigeon shooting. According to NPR, approximately 300 birds were released while athletes shot to see who could bag ...