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 ...

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

Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been ...

Take a look at the history of ancient and modern Olympic games including the locations, winners list, medal tally and results ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Professor of Sport Studies Amy Bass joins WIRED to answers the internet's burning questions about the history of the Olympics.

From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics.

The Olympic anthem, first performed at the 1896 Athens Games, was featured at the 2026 Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony. Here’s the history behind the song. (AP photo) ...

There is no other competition in sports like the Olympics. The athletes who perform at the highest level of their sports train for years to represent their country at destinations like Tokyo in 2021.

While India made their official debut at the Winter Olympics in 1964, seven sherpas achieved a historic feat in 1924 under the flag of British India ...