The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the gods would descend from Mount Olympus into the town ...

VERONA, Italy (AP) — A city forever associated with Romeo and Juliet, Verona will host the final act of the Milan Cortina ...

The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?

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 ...

Here's what to know about the Closing Ceremony, and when the 2026 Olympics officially end. The Closing Ceremony is slated to begin at 1 p.m. CT Sunday. Coverage of the 2026 Olympics Closing Ceremony ...

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

A view of the ancient ruins of the Stadium at Olympia with its centerpiece 210-yard track. Roger Wood/Corbis In the hills above Olympia, I awoke before dawn, feeling bleary-eyed from the Greek wine ...

As the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics draw to a close, Verona’s ancient Arena prepares for a finale blending Italian artistry, global performers and unforgettable motion — a spectacle that ...

The final act of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will take place in an ancient Italian arena not in Milan or Cortina.