Olympic Games, ancient & modern history
All about the Olympic Games, ancient and modern, from their creation in Greece to the modern recreation in 1898, to the Winter 2002 Greek teams and the Athens 2004 summer Games.
Torches of the Olympic Games - Images of Olympic Torches - Olympic Games - Torches of the Olympic Games
Enjoy a look at the historic torches carried by runners to the Olympic Games displayed at the Zappeion in Athens during the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
Enjoy a look at the historic torches carried by runners to the Olympic Games displayed at the Zappeion in Athens during the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
The Nemean Games - Participate in the "other" Olympic Games - Ancient Nemean Games revived
Ancient Nemean Games are revived and looking for participants - and anyone can take part.
Ancient Nemean Games are revived and looking for participants - and anyone can take part.
Ancient Olympic Games
From About.com's Ancient History guide, a quick look at the ancient Olympics.
From About.com's Ancient History guide, a quick look at the ancient Olympics.
Center for Olympic Studies
Cultural organization devoted to the study of the Olympics and their impact on culture. Many resources, archives, history of the ancient Olympics, more.
Cultural organization devoted to the study of the Olympics and their impact on culture. Many resources, archives, history of the ancient Olympics, more.
1906 Olympic Games in Athens
A look at an early modern Olympics held in Athens in 1906, from our About.com Guide to 20th Century History.
A look at an early modern Olympics held in Athens in 1906, from our About.com Guide to 20th Century History.
Pierre Coubertin, Founder of the Modern Olympic Games
From About.com's 19th Century History Guide, a look at the founder of the modern Olympic Games.
From About.com's 19th Century History Guide, a look at the founder of the modern Olympic Games.
Nemean Games Contact Information
Brief overview and basic, by-mail contact information for the revival of the Games.
Brief overview and basic, by-mail contact information for the revival of the Games.
Photographing the Olympics - Tips
From NYI, easy tips to apply to any sporting event, but especially for when that Olympic picture really counts.
From NYI, easy tips to apply to any sporting event, but especially for when that Olympic picture really counts.
The Ancient Olympic Games
Thorough information on the early Games and their origins.
Thorough information on the early Games and their origins.
Virtual Museum of Ancient Olympic Games
Outstanding exploration of the history, myths, and roots of the modern Olympic Games. From Dartmouth College.
Outstanding exploration of the history, myths, and roots of the modern Olympic Games. From Dartmouth College.