The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece.

Explore the origins of the 8 oldest sports in human history, including running, boxing, and gymnastics, and how they shaped ...

Spirit of fair play The Olympic Charter, established by de Coubertin, states that 'The practice of sport is a human right'.

This real-life clash of the titans was once used as a morale booster for Ottoman troops and now draws visitors from all over ...

A big fragment of an ancient Greek kouros statue that belongs to the Archaic period was exposed by waves in Kusadasi, Turkey.

The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping their efforts will secure the sport's place in the Olympics. Kho kho ...

Have you ever been daydreaming mid-run and wondered why the distance you are training for is exactly 42.195 kilometres? It ...

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece--Even without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece. Cloudy skies ...

In exactly one year, the Olympic flame will be lit in front of the winter backdrop of Italy’s second biggest city. Feb. 6, ...

In London’s burgeoning East Bank, O’Donnell + Tuomey has created, in the client’s words, a ‘powerhouse for dance’ that is at once ‘an inviting space that is welcome to all’, writes Ellie Duffy. Photog ...

Cupping is a recovery technique that is seen to promote enhanced blood flow and reduce inflammation, but how beneficial is ...

Croquet, polo and basque pelota are also former sports to have appeared at the Olympic Games – but what about the precursor to the modern Games, the ancient Olympics? While some of the sports ...