Leonidas of Rhodes is our guide to the Olympic Games, as held in Ancient Greece. Running ... There are combat sports - wresting, boxing and pankration, which is a mix of boxing and wrestling ...

Ancient Greeks believed the track ... There were no team sports, no ball sports, no swimming events, no marathon and nothing resembling an Olympic torch. (The marathon was introduced in 1896 ...

The practice of competing naked in the ancient Olympic Games is a fascinating aspect of sports history. It highlights the ...

Ancient Greek pottery is my favorite because it depicted everything. But then...we stopped. It's a shame because a lot has happened since this art style peaked. So here are 16 ancient Greek vases ...

How did the Olympic Games begin ... Learn about Greek theatre, pottery and festivals. What did the ancient Greeks discover? What sports did the ancient Greeks enjoy? How did they make big decisions?

Actresses dressed as ancient Greek priestesses had earlier lit a cauldron with the Olympic flame, after China's Turin 2006 and Vancouver 2010 freestyle ski silver medallist Li Nina ran a lap with ...

Of course, some of the rules would have to change… These two track and field events are some of the oldest Olympic Sports. They go back to ancient Greece where the Olympic Games got their start.