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Rare coins minted during ancient Olympic Games unearthed in Greece, photos show
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 5 months agoA trove of 29 rare coins was recently unearthed in Greece, some of which were minted during the...
Olympic Torch Lit for Paris 2024 Games in Olympia, Birthplace of Ancient Games
People· 2 months agoThe torch was lit in a traditional ceremony honoring the Olympic games' roots in Ancient Olympia...
Olympic flame for Paris Games lit at ancient Greek Olympic site
dpa international via Yahoo Sports· 2 months agoThe Olympic flame for this summer's Paris Games was lit on Tuesday in Ancient Olympia, Greece, where...
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 months agoEven without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday...
Greece hands over Olympic flame to Paris Games organizers
dpa international via Yahoo Sports· 1 month agoGreece handed over the Olympic flame to the organizers of the Paris 2024 Games in a solemn ceremony...
Torch and sandals: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece for the Paris Olympics
Associated Press via AOL· 2 months agoA priestess prays to a dead sun god in front of a fallen Greek temple. If the sky is clear, a flame...
The French connection: Paris flame to make first stop in Greece at heart of modern games' founder
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 months agoJust outside the site of the ancient Olympic Games, hooting owls break the nighttime silence at a...
At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past
Associated Press via Yahoo Sports· 2 months agoNo one knows what music in ancient Greece sounded like or how dancers once moved. It takes place in...
20 things to do in Greece, from wine tasting and swimming to ancient ruins
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA Greek philosopher once said, "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing" — except when...
25 Olympic facts every kid should know
TODAY via Yahoo Sports· 2 weeks agoThe Olympic Games are less than 100 days away and kids may be curious to know more about Paris 2024. The Summer Games are an exciting time for kids to...