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.
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.
Ancient Nemean Games are revived and looking for participants - and anyone can take part.
From About.com's Ancient History guide, a quick look at the ancient Olympics.
A look at an early modern Olympics held in Athens in 1906, from our About.com Guide to 20th Century History.
From About.com's 19th Century History Guide, a look at the founder of the modern Olympic Games.
Brief overview and basic, by-mail contact information for the revival of the Games.
Thorough information on the early Games and their origins.
Outstanding exploration of the history, myths, and roots of the modern Olympic Games. From Dartmouth College.