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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.
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 Olympic Games
From About.com's Ancient History guide, a quick look at the ancient Olympics.
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.
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.
Nemean Games Contact Information
Brief overview and basic, by-mail contact information for the revival of the Games.
Lighting of the 2012 Olympic Torch in Greece
The 2012 Olympic Torch will be lit at Olympia, Greece in May 2012 prior to the 2012 London Olympics.