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

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

Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The ...

Modern Pentathlon begins competition on Thursday at the Paris Olympics. Here's everything you need to know about the event.

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WASHINGTON — The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway, with the Opening Ceremony officially wrapped. One of the most traditional moments of the ceremony came when Chinese pianist Lang Lang and ...