The modern Olympic Games or Olympics are the leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competitions.
Read about history of the Olympics, which began in Ancient Greece. Includes links to other activities, historical photos, and a teacher's guide to help students discover this important event.
Find out more about the history of The Olympic Games, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com.
The modern Olympic Games or Olympics are the leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competitions.
Read about history of the Olympics, which began in Ancient Greece. Includes links to other activities, historical photos, and a teacher's guide to help students discover this important event.
Find out more about the history of The Olympic Games, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com.