Let's take a look at some big moments in the history of the Olympic Games. Dancers dressed as priestesses ... lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece, Thursday, April 21, 2016.

The modern Olympics is a global showcase and celebration of extraordinary athletic feats and fierce competition. It's an ...

The first modern Olympic Games took place in its ancient birthplace of Athens. The Games attracted athletes from 14 nations, with the largest delegations coming from Greece, Germany, France and ...

Wrestling was part of the Ancient Olympic Games in Greece, making it one of the oldest competitive ... to the mat for a three-point takedown that made him the first black wrestling gold medalist in ...

Only one visitor on Tuesday afternoon took in the exhibits at the Museum of the Ancient Olympic Games, while a smattering of tours for adults and schoolchildren explored the archeological site.

The Pythian Games, ancient Greece's art Olympics, were a blend of athletic and cultural festivities taking place in Delphi ...