From Olympia — birthplace of the ancient games — to Milan’s San Siro Stadium on Feb. 6, the torch will cross Italy’s cities ...
The Olympic flame began its journey indoors in Ancient Olympia, Greece, after severe storms disrupted the traditional outdoor ...
At the ancient Olympics in Greece, athletes weren’t the only stars of the show. The spectacle also attracted poets, who recited their works for eager audiences. Competitors commissioned bigger names ...
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Secrets of Ancient Olympia

The next time you watch the extravaganza that is the modern Olympic Games, consider this: It all started with a simple ...
The Olympic flame for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was lit today in Ancient Olympia, the historic birthplace ...
"(A) change of venue was necessary due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing in Ancient Olympia and the continuous rainfall, which made it impossible to hold the Ceremony at the Ancient Stadium ...
Sunlight, ritual choreography and ancient Greek tradition mark the start of the Olympic torch’s journey to Italy.