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 ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek Martial Art ‘Pankration’ and Its Influence on MMA

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

19 Olympic Games Facts That Are So Interesting, You Just Might Bring Them Up In Conversation

Related: 24 Historical Pictures From Every Winter Olympics That Are Honestly Mind-Blowing When You See How Far The Games Have Come The record goes on to note that "this astonishing figure equates to ...
Newsday

Olympic spat: Officials at ancient birthplace of games upset at venue to choose new IOC president

ATHENS, Greece — Officials in Ancient Olympia are protesting the decision to hold the next International Olympic Committee session in a neighboring region of southern Greece, rather than at the ...
Yahoo

Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — At a temple in Ancient Olympia, a flame is drawn from the sun to begin its journey to the Winter Games. The choreographed ceremony inspired by ancient Greece is designed ...